Rachel Torgerson
Fashion Features and Lifestyle Director
Rachel Torgerson is the fashion features and lifestyle director at Cosmopolitan, overseeing fashion and lifestyle coverage online, in print, and on our various social media platforms. She has over a decade of experience in the fashion and media industries. Before landing at Cosmopolitan as a digital fashion editor in 2016, she worked at Us Weekly, The Knot, and Fitness Magazine, among others. When she's not discussing runway trends, you can definitely catch her trying out (and, in many cases, failing) a new crochet cardigan pattern or in a spirited debate about the difference between the Bridgerton books vs the Netflix series. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok: @RachelTorgs
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Deciphering What a Dressy Casual" Dress Code Even Means
What a contradiction, right?!
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28 Best Shoe Brands of 2024 to Revamp Your Footwear Collection
Your feet are gonna look so fresh.
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18 Best Sticky Bras of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Cosmo staffers sacrificed their sensitive boob skin for the universal benefit of womankind.
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A Low-Key Getaway at The Pridwin Hotel in Shelter Island, NY Might Be Just What You Need
Yes, they have a spa. Glad you asked.
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Just 16 Affordable Designer Bags to Add to Cart Immediately
We don't have to break the bank to rep some major envy-inducing brands.
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21 Best Oversize Coats to Wear When You Want to Look Chic as Hell
They're the whole outfit, honey.
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17 Best White Sneakers That Are Perf for Basically Everything
One of these is about to be your go-to shoe.
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75 Funny Couples Costumes for Halloween That Are Totally Ship-Worthy
Significant other not required.
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70 Celeb Couples Halloween Costumes You and Your Boo Can Recreate
Get ready to reach iconic couple costume status.
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99 Latinx-Owned Businesses You Should Absolutely Know About
There are so many pretty finds in here!!!
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A Definitive Guide to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Cutest Moments
Can't handle the sweetness, tbh.
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FYI, It’s Time to Start Dressing Happy
The latest fashion trend is “dopamine dressing,” because alliteration and also because we could all use a little mood boost right about now. Travis Barker protégé jxdn shows us how it’s done.
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23 Exceedingly Pretty Tote Bags to Carry All Your Sh*t and Make a Statement
Ohhh. Need.
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22 Best One-Piece Swimsuits You'll Never Want to Take Off
If it requires me putting on *two* separate articles of clothing, I don't want it.
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The Best Bras Out There, Reviewed by Real People With Boobs
We at Cosmo know our lingerie. These bras—complete with visuals of how they look on every cup size!—are our absolute faves.
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Learning to Crochet Was an Absolute Roller Coaster, Thanks for Asking
When I tell you that my house is a pile of yarn now….
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All the 2021 Swim Trends You Need to Have the Flyest Summer Everrr
Ooooooohhh, I am ready for this.
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31 Flirty One-Piece Swimsuits You'll Never Want to Take Off
If it requires me putting on *two* separate articles of clothing, I don't want it.
Every Gorgeous Look From the 2021 Grammys Red Carpet
All the celeb fashion from the night, right this way.
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38 Outfits That’ll Make a Taurus Feel Like a Stylish Goddess
This one’s for all the bulls out there.
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Every Gorgeous Look From the 2021 Golden Globes Red Carpet
Whether virtual or in person, see every celeb’s fashion from the night.
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23 Bold Outfits for All My Aries Friends Out There
Not for anyone hoping to blend in, okay?
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Wow, I Really Miss Red Carpets
We took ’em for granted, folks.
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TikTok Has Convinced Me to Learn How to Sew, but Is It as Easy as They Make it Look?? (I Think No.)
Join me on this journey of being influenced and then…dealing with the consequences.
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24 Dreamy Outfits for All My Beautiful Pisces People
Hi, fishies!!
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How to Dress for the Weirdest Holidays and New Year's Eve Ever
Festivities may look a little different this year, but you can be just as stunning as ever.
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These Insanely Soft Pajamas Are on Flash Sale for Black Friday
Leveling up my loungewear game in 3, 2, 1...
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Um, Girlfriend Collective's Internet-Famous Leggings Are Up to 50 Percent Off for Black Friday
This is the most discounted these super comfy pieces have ever been, ppl!!!
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21 Chic as Hell Outfit Ideas for All My Aquarius Pals
Just some little somethings to help you folks stand out...even more than you already do.
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The 18 Best Chic Gym Bags That'll Actually Hold All Your Stuff
Because shoving all that gear into your purse isn't working.
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Your Friends’ Zodiac Signs Are the Key to Finding Their Perfect Holiday Gift This Year
Let the stars (gift) guide you!
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Here’s How Good American’s New Jeans That “Always Fit” Even if You Fluctuate Sizes Actually Look
This denim is kinda pandemic-proof, but let’s see if it lives up to the hype.