
Lauren Tappan
Lauren K. Tappan is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she writes trend reports, shopping pieces, and celebrity news stories. Through reading Lauren’s work, you’ll discover that she has a penchant for exploring the latest runway-inspired styles and highlighting both emerging and legacy brands.
Prior to Marie Claire, Lauren worked for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE as a freelance editor with a specific focus on e-commerce. There, she covered seasonal styles and tracked the best products on the market. Looking back even further, Lauren worked for Town & Country, developing a robust portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles, while also assisting the editor-in-chief.
Lauren graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in journalism. While attending Penn, Lauren contributed to the university's fashion magazine, The Walk, where she worked her way up from beauty editor to editor-in-chief. Lauren also interned for Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl during her time in college.
When she’s not exploring the world of fashion, you can find Lauren sharpening her skills as DJ, discovering new restaurants in New York City (she’s a foodie), and spending quality time with friends and family. Follow her along at @laurenktappan.
Latest articles by Lauren Tappan
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Every Fashion Editor I Know Is Shopping This New Zara CollectionIt's a one-stop shop for elevated wardrobe basics.
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I Just Added This Low-Lift Gigi Hadid Outfit to My Mood BoardThe model swapped her Miu Miu gown for comfort instead.
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An Inside Look at Moms First x 'Marie Claire's Power Moms EventThe celebratory soirée was one to remember.
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Anne Hathaway Borrows Jennifer Lopez’s Barn Jacket OutfitBut with a daytime disco twist.
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Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid Have Opposite Takes on the Same ShoeBut both pairs were over $1,000, of course.
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Cherelle Griner Fought For Her Family. And Won.The attorney was a fierce advocate in bringing her now-wife and WNBA star, Brittney Griner, home from Russian detention. Now, in the throes of new motherhood, she’s meeting the challenge with her trademark grace and determination.
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Andra Day Felt "At Replica Luxury Handbag" in This Met Gala LookIn custom Jérôme LaMaar, the performer honors Black dandyism.
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Jennifer Lopez Is Nowhere to Be Found on the Met Gala Red CarpetThe style icon was truly missed.
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Ayo Edebiri’s Ferragamo Met Gala Look Delivers a Master Class in TailoringThe savvy actress aced the dress code, as we knew she would.
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12 Rihanna Outfits That Are Guaranteed to Get Compliments From StrangersA fashion editor's investigation into RiRi's bold street style.
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Selena Gomez Co-Signs the Boho Flared Jeans TrendWith a corporate twist.
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Hailey Bieber Trades a Status Watch for a Dress Made of WatchesThis runway look is unlike any other.
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The Only Designer Bags Under $1,000 That MatterYou don’t need five figures to carry something that looks like it.
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Everyone in NYC Is Wearing These Boho BagsShop the styles driving the vintage revival.
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Demi Moore Proves Her Style Icon Status in a Custom Gap GownShe's a champion of affordable luxury.
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Hailey Bieber Dives Into a Rare-for-Her Color TrendThe Rhode founder ditched her trusty neutrals while accepting a major award.
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Early-Aughts Boho Bags Are Being Pulled Out of RetirementAccessorize like an Olsen twin this spring.
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These 7 Spring Looks Always Get Me ComplimentsGo ahead and steal a page from my style playbook.
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Selena Gomez's New 'Only Murders' Co-Star Is an Eternally Chic CoatThe star loves a classic layer, and so does her on-screen character.
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Kendall Jenner's Packing Viral Color Trends for Coachella This YearThis spring shade is officially It-girl approved.
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The 5 Spring and Summer Trends Nordstrom's Associate Fashion Director Is Actually BuyingFrom groovy boho styles to polished gardener-inspired outfits.
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I’m Elevating My Summer Wardrobe With Aritzia’s New Collection25 breezy pieces I’m coveting for the season ahead.
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Swap Your Minis for 2025's Maxi Skirt TrendIs it time to officially bid farewell to naked dressing?
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White Dresses Aren’t Just for SummerFrom sophisticated satin slips to linen babydoll dresses, they’re way more versatile than you think.
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Florence Pugh Is a Daring Red Carpet Trend's Favorite Poster GirlShe loves a see-through look.
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Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford Copy and Paste a Wardrobe ClassicThe two looked nearly identical while attending the Broadway premiere of ‘Good Night, and Good Luck.’
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Wedge Sandals Are No Longer a Fashion Faux-PasThis groovy open-toed style is seeing a footwear renaissance,
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