
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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An Inside Look at Moms First x 'Marie Claire's Power Moms Event
The celebratory soirée was one to remember.
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Anne Hathaway Borrows Jennifer Lopez’s Barn Jacket Outfit
But with a daytime disco twist.
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Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid Have Opposite Takes on the Same Shoe
But 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 Home" in This Met Gala Look
In custom Jérôme LaMaar, the performer honors Black dandyism.
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Jennifer Lopez Is Nowhere to Be Found on the Met Gala Red Carpet
The style icon was truly missed.
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Ayo Edebiri’s Ferragamo Met Gala Look Delivers a Master Class in Tailoring
The savvy actress aced the dress code, as we knew she would.
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Doechii Makes Her Met Gala Debut in a Louis Vuitton Suit
While embodying a "student of hip-hop," the Swamp Princess delivered a sharp look.
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12 Rihanna Outfits That Are Guaranteed to Get Compliments From Strangers
A fashion editor's investigation into RiRi's bold street style.
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Hailey Bieber Trades a Status Watch for a Dress Made of Watches
This runway look is unlike any other.
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The Case for Capris
You'll want to wear this retro style all season long.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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The Only Designer Bags Under $1,000 That Matter
You don’t need five figures to carry something that looks like it.
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Everyone in NYC Is Wearing These Boho Bags
Shop the styles driving the vintage revival.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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Demi Moore Proves Her Style Icon Status in a Custom Gap Gown
She's a champion of affordable luxury.
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Hailey Bieber Dives Into a Rare-for-Her Color Trend
The Rhode founder ditched her trusty neutrals while accepting a major award.
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Early-Aughts Boho Bags Are Being Pulled Out of Retirement
Accessorize like an Olsen twin this spring.
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12 Elegant Adidas Sambas Outfits to Copy ASAP
The iconic soccer shoe will elevate your footwear game.
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These 8 Spring Looks Always Get Me Compliments
Go ahead and steal a page from my style playbook.
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13 Spring Work Outfits That Clock Overtime
Easy style formulas to master sleek office dressing.
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Selena Gomez's New 'Only Murders' Co-Star Is an Eternally Chic Coat
The 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 Year
This spring shade is officially It-girl approved.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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The 5 Spring and Summer Trends Nordstrom's Associate Fashion Director Is Actually Buying
From groovy boho styles to polished gardener-inspired outfits.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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I’m Elevating My Summer Wardrobe With Aritzia’s New Collection
25 breezy pieces I’m coveting for the season ahead.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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Swap Your Minis for 2025's Maxi Skirt Trend
Is it time to officially bid farewell to naked dressing?
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White Dresses Aren’t Just for Summer
From 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 Girl
She loves a see-through look.
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Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford Copy and Paste a Wardrobe Classic
The two looked nearly identical while attending the Broadway premiere of ‘Good Night, and Good Luck.’
By Lauren Tappan Published