
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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These Black Boots Practically Style Themselves
Our favorite pairs from Reformation, J.Crew, and more
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These Designer Tote Bags Live Up to Their Hype
From The Row's Margaux bag to Prada's Re-Nylon Tote, these are the styles everyone in the fashion crowd invests in.
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Recreate These Effortless Thanksgiving Outfit Formulas
From deep burgundy to animal prints and Fair Isle knits, kick off the holiday season with pieces that look polished but aren't at all stuffy.
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The Best Winter Dresses You Can Buy Now and Wear Repeatedly
These styles will have you covered, literally.
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10 Unexpected Ways to Style Cowboy Boots
Embrace the footwear without looking like a rodeo extra.
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Rich-Looking Fall Shoes You Can Actually Afford
The most coveted styles that won't break the bank.
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Here's What Adults Wear to "Go Out Out"
Part of growing up is realizing that style and comfort can coexist.
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Must-Have Fall Jackets from Nordstrom’s Sale to Wear Now
This edit is perfect for layering up in high style, from timeless trench coats to trending leather bombers.
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Button-Down Shirts Are Always a Classic
Buying Guide It’s the definition of a staple item.
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Copy the Expensive-Looking Cardigan Trend With These Sale Finds
Style a polished fall outfit with these luxe sweaters for as low as $27.
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Style the Maximalist Leopard Print Like a Neutral
Here's how fashion transforms the bold pattern into a minimalist outfit staple.
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The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Event Ends Tonight—Shop These 50 Wardrobe Basics
You’ll find markdowns as low as $10.
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Shop Selena Gomez’s Best Fall Outfits from ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Thank you, Mabel Mora.
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This Effortless Shoe Trend Is a Must-Have for Fall
Fashion insiders say so.
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10 Expensive-Looking Knit Sweater Outfits to Recreate This Season
Did someone say sweater weather?
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Shop the Most Coveted Denim Trends from Madewell, Before It’s Too Late
You won’t want to miss out on these major markdowns
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The 7 Major Boot Trends of 2024
These styles will anchor your fall and winter outfits.
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Style Overalls Like a Grownup
Once you discover their potential, you'll reach for them repeatedly.
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When Nordstrom Met Harlem's Fashion Row
The duo are bringing three exciting new designers to Nordstrom stores.
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10 Chic ‘Emily in Paris’ Outfits That You'll Actually Want to Wear
These sophisticated looks are surprisingly wearable.
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Rachel Scott's Spring Diotima Collection Meant Something
The designer delivers spring '25 laced with symbolism and authenticity.
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Fitness Experts' Favorite Activewear Brands
Buying Guide Sweat in style.
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The Best Fall Denim Trends Are On Sale at Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus
Invest in these for a foolproof fall outfit formula.
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New Yorkers Love These On-Sale Pieces From COS, Madewell, and J.Crew for Fall
Not to mention, they all cost less than $250.
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Katie Holmes Cannot Stop Wearing This Comfy Outfit Formula
This cozy look has a prime spot in her wardrobe.
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Sabrina Carpenter's Micro Shorts Are an Ode to Her New Album
She never misses the style mark.
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Katie Holmes Masters Summer's Most Polarizing Denim Trend
You're guaranteed to see this style everywhere soon.
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