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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Don't Write Off Culottes for FallHere's how to style the polarizing pants trend for chilly temperatures.
By Lauren Tappan
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Fuchsia Is Fashion’s New Favorite Color TrendThe vibrant shade recently appeared on the runways of Sergio Hudson, Stella McCartney, and LaQuan Smith. Now, it’s found a spot in my autumn wardrobe.
By Lauren Tappan
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There’s No Debate—Two-Tone Heels Are Fall's Prettiest Shoe TrendFrom Chanel's runway to Dua Lipa’s closet, this bold style is everywhere.
By Lauren Tappan
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I Swear By These 4 Classic Denim StylesFrom cigarette jeans to straight-leg alternatives.
By Lauren Tappan
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Skintight Boots Are Autumn’s Most Elegant Shoe TrendSpotted on the catwalks of Chanel, Altuzarra, and more.
By Lauren Tappan
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The Velvet Pants Trend Is Quietly Taking Over My Fall WardrobeThese plush bottoms deliver comfort without skimping on style.
By Lauren Tappan
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I Love a New Fashion Trend, but I'll Always Come Back to These Trench CoatsAn ode to my favorite autumn staple.
By Lauren Tappan
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Fall’s Most Unexpected Color Trend Is a Very Particular Shade of YellowSpotted on the catwalks of Sergio Hudson, Zimmermann, and Valentino, this earthy shade is fashion’s new fixation.
By Lauren Tappan
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I’m Shopping the Handbag Trend Chanel, Hermès, and Dior All Agree OnThe vintage-inspired accessory is back for Fall 2026.
By Lauren Tappan
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Amazon Put the Fall Basics Every Minimalist Owns on SaleThe retailer’s Prime Big Deal Days will round out your autumn capsule wardrobe.
By Lauren Tappan
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Chic Women in Paris Are Loving These Fall TrendsChannel your inner French girl this season with funnel-neck jackets, culottes, and more.
By Lauren Tappan
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J.Crew’s Rollneck Sweaters, Tested and StyledThe 1988 original now has several descendants, and I’ve put every one through the wardrobe test.
By Lauren Tappan
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Brocade Jackets Are Fashion’s Latest ObsessionThe runway favorite works just as well with relaxed jeans as it does with party-ready skirts and dresses.
By Lauren Tappan
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Milan Fashion Week Looks to Copy NowFrom poet-core blouses to bold animal-print dresses.
By Lauren Tappan
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These Are the Laptop Bags We Actually CarryThey fit a change of shoes and everything else the workday requires.
By Julia Marzovilla
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The Best London Street Style to Recreate for FallFrom bold leopard-print jackets to bubble skirts, these LFW looks are far from boring.
By Lauren Tappan
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4 Pants Trends to Try If You’re Tired of Wearing JeansFrom balloon bottoms to velvet slacks.
By Lauren Tappan
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5 Fall 2026 Micro-Trends to Update Your WardrobeSpotted on the NYFW runways.
By Lauren Tappan
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These NYFW Color Combinations Are Too Good Not to TryGet ahead of the trends with these vibrant pairings.
By Lauren Tappan
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Taylor Swift Skips the Emmys Red Carpet for Tonight’s Chiefs GameThe singer was spotted at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, cheering on her husband Travis Kelce.
By Lauren Tappan
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Ayo Edebiri Sticks to Her Winning Red Carpet Formula at the EmmysFor the actress, bold is always better.
By Lauren Tappan
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Hannah Einbinder Is Becoming a Red Carpet StarThe actress made heads turn in a chic two-piece set from Calvin Klein.
By Lauren Tappan
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7 New York Fashion Week Street Style Outfits Worth CopyingWith these looks, you won’t have to overthink your fall wardrobe.
By Lauren Tappan
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The 5 Runway-Approved Boot Trends to KnowKeep things simple with brown suede, or go all out with wild animal prints.
By Lauren Tappan
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10 Unexpected Ways to Style Cowboy Boots This FallEmbrace the footwear without looking like a rodeo extra.
By Lauren Tappan
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Here’s How I’m Styling My Bermuda Shorts Into FallThese autumn outfits prove that the cropped style is more than a summer staple.
By Lauren Tappan
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The 3 Minimalist Fall Outfits I Swear ByDon’t overthink your autumn wardrobe. Try these looks instead.
By Lauren Tappan


