
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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The Cult Boho Labels Defining the TrendFloaty hems, art-school crochet, and festival-ready prints.
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Bermuda Shorts Just Replaced My Mini HemlinesGoodbye, hot pants.
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21 Summer Work Dresses That Exude 'She Means Business' EnergyTake your warm-weather office style to the next level.
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Fashion's Hooked on Summer’s Fisherman AestheticFrom Breton-striped shirts to boat shoes, here’s how to capture the nautical vibe, even if you're not in Nantucket.
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20 Pieces That Define the Ultimate Minimalist Summer CapsuleThese are the only basics you'll need this summer.
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7 Unexpected Summer Color MashupsDitch the safe pairings and try these instead.
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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.
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The Retro Print That’s Suddenly EverywherePolka dots are back—and they’re cooler than you remember.
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Elevate Your Minimalist Summer Outfits With These Nordstrom Sale FindsConsider your warm-weather wardrobe complete.
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Kristen Stewart Challenges the Cannes Film Festival Dress CodeShe found a way to incorporate a nearly-naked element.
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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.
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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 Published
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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 Published
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Yes, These Mesh Flats Are Work-AppropriateBrave the sweltering heat with this barely-there style.
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Every Fashion Editor I Know Is Shopping This New Zara CollectionIt's a one-stop shop for elevated wardrobe basics.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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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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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 LookIn custom Jérôme LaMaar, the performer honors Black dandyism.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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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.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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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 Published
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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.
By Lauren Tappan Published
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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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