Lauren Tappan
Lauren K. Tappan is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she writes trend reports and shopping 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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I Perfected My Summer Wardrobe With 10 All-White LooksFrom chic linen sets to fun puff-sleeve dresses, discover how to perfect the monochrome look.
By Lauren Tappan
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The Retro Print That’s Suddenly EverywherePolka dots are back—and they’re cooler than you remember.
By Lauren Tappan
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Elevate Your Minimalist Summer Outfits With These Nordstrom Sale FindsConsider your warm-weather wardrobe complete.
By Lauren Tappan
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Plaid for Summer? The Cool Girls Say YesMove over, florals.
By Lauren Tappan
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Kristen Stewart Challenges the Cannes Film Festival Dress CodeShe found a way to incorporate a nearly-naked element.
By Lauren Tappan
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The 6 Summer Microtrends Style Insiders Are Betting On for 2025Fashion connoisseurs break down the season’s most unexpected style shifts.
By Lauren Tappan
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Bella Hadid Is Firmly in Her Boho EraThe model co-signed the retro trend while wearing a vintage-inspired tote.
By Lauren Tappan
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The Only Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe You’ll Need for SummerFrom office Bermuda shorts to easy-breezy linen pants.
By Lauren Tappan
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Yes, These Mesh Flats Are Work-AppropriateBrave the sweltering heat with this barely-there style.
By Emma Childs
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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.
By Lauren Tappan
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An Inside Look at Moms First x 'Marie Claire's Power Moms EventThe celebratory soirée was one to remember.
By Lauren Tappan
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Anne Hathaway Borrows Jennifer Lopez’s Barn Jacket OutfitBut with a daytime disco twist.
By Lauren Tappan
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Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid Have Opposite Takes on the Same ShoeBut both pairs were over $1,000, of course.
By Lauren Tappan
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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.
By Lauren Tappan
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Andra Day Felt "At Home" in This Met Gala LookIn custom Jérôme LaMaar, the performer honors Black dandyism.
By Lauren Tappan
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Jennifer Lopez Is Nowhere to Be Found on the Met Gala Red CarpetThe style icon was truly missed.
By Lauren Tappan
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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.
By Lauren Tappan
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Doechii Makes Her Met Gala Debut in a Louis Vuitton SuitWhile embodying a "student of hip-hop," the Swamp Princess delivered a sharp look.
By Lauren Tappan
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Selena Gomez Co-Signs the Boho Flared Jeans TrendWith a corporate twist.
By Lauren Tappan
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Hailey Bieber Trades a Status Watch for a Dress Made of WatchesThis runway look is unlike any other.
By Lauren Tappan
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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.
By Lauren Tappan
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Everyone in NYC Is Wearing These Boho BagsShop the styles driving the vintage revival.
By Lauren Tappan
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Demi Moore Proves Her Style Icon Status in a Custom Gap GownShe's a champion of affordable luxury.
By Lauren Tappan
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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.
By Lauren Tappan
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Early-Aughts Boho Bags Are Being Pulled Out of RetirementAccessorize like an Olsen twin this spring.
By Lauren Tappan
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These 7 Spring Looks Always Get Me ComplimentsGo ahead and steal a page from my style playbook.
By Lauren Tappan
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These Under-$200 Sandals Are Bound to Sell OutIt's time to stock up.
By Lauren Tappan


