Claudine Gallo
Wheatley Road Resident • Fashion Stylist & Wardrobe Consultant • Closet Confidence Creator Follow her on Instagram: @claudinegallo__
“The goal isn’t to have more. It’s to have what works—for your body, your life, and your energy.”
Claudine Gallo has always had an eye for design—but it’s her ability to truly see her clients that sets her apart. As a fashion stylist and wardrobe consultant, she helps women reimagine their closets as spaces that support who they are today—not who they were in the past.
With a signature blend of honesty, intuition, and elegance, Claudine’s work is about much more than fashion. “I want your closet to feel like a calm, inspiring space,” she says. “That’s where getting dressed becomes effortless and joyful.”
Inside the Closet with Claudine
The first thing Claudine notices when she walks into a closet?
“How it functions. Is everything visible? How’s the lighting? Can they even reach their clothing? I ask: What is the energy in this space—and how can I make it better?”
“How it functions. Is everything visible? How’s the lighting? Can they even reach their clothing? I ask: What is the energy in this space—and how can I make it better?”
Her process begins with decluttering and editing, but what follows is what clients remember most:
- Defining your personal style
- Understanding your body and what flatters it
- Developing better habits for intentional dressing
“A recent client had a closet packed with repetitive items and felt stressed every morning. Together, we organized, defined her style, and restructured the space. Now, she has clarity and feels amazing in what she wears every day.”
Claudine’s Closet Tips
- Stop rebuying the same item. Before purchasing something new, ask: Do I already own something like this? If yes, skip it.
- Fit is everything. “Even an inexpensive piece can look amazing if tailored well. Never underestimate a good fit.”
- Try the ‘waiting zone’ basket. If you put something on and don’t like it—don’t rehang it. Toss it in the basket. If you never miss it, donate it.
- Let go of anything that doesn’t fit. “It doesn’t matter how expensive it is—if it doesn’t flatter, it’s not serving you.”
- Closet setup matters. Invest in your space: good lighting, more hanging areas, and clear visibility. “If you can’t see it, you won’t wear it.”
Style, with Substance
Claudine’s passion for fashion is in her DNA. Her grandmother was a seamstress, her mother a designer and fitting model, and Claudine herself once ran the successful jewelry line Cousin Claudine—selling to high-end retailers like Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, Anthropologie, and Intermix. Her designs were featured on Extra and accessorized celebrities across the country.
Still, she reminds clients not to chase trends.
“What celebrities wear is often part of a brand strategy. What matters is your style—how you want to feel and how you want to be seen. Fashion is your silent message to the world.”
Discretion Meets Design
Being based in Upper Brookville, Claudine understands the value of privacy. “This is a community of people who are friendly but very private. I never share my clients’ names or details without consent. It’s a personal journey, and I have great respect for anyone who lets me into that space.”
Family, Traditions & Roots
Claudine and her husband have three daughters, ages 22, 16, and 14. While fashion is her passion, family is her foundation.
Her girls attend Friends Academy and have been skiing since they could walk—an annual tradition at the family’s Windham ski home. “We all ski together,” she says. “And we’ve created so many memories hosting friends, playing board games, and working on jigsaw puzzles by the fire.”
Last summer’s trip to Greece tops the family vacation list—but Claudine’s heart is right here in Brookville.
“We lived on Overbrooke for 10 years, bought land across from Youngs Farm to build, and ultimately landed on Wheatley Road. We didn’t want to leave Brookville—it’s home.”
Known Around Town For:
- Honest, straightforward fashion advice
- Love of pets (ask her about her dog, two cats, and Peppa the guinea pig)
- A signature crisp, white cotton button-down shirt (“It’s timeless. Dress it up or down—elegant or casual.”)