Amanda Richards

Education: Cleveland State University
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Expertise: Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle
  • Amanda is a writer at Netflix, focusing on creative copy and strategy.
  • She is a former senior editor at InStyle, where she was responsible for managing editorial content (including consistent plus-size fashion) and digital search strategy.
  • Her work has appeared in Real Simple, People, InStyle, Health Shape, and Southern Living.


Experience

Amanda is a writer and editor with over 7 years of professional experience working in media. She has held editorial positions at both InStyle and Bustle, managing and creating fashion and beauty-related content. At Bustle, Amanda helped to roll out the Bodcast, the outlet's first news and politics podcast.

Education

Amanda earned a BA in Journalism & Promotional Communications from Cleveland State University.

About InStyle

InStyle is an award-winning destination for fashion, beauty, and pop-culture, with an all-are-welcome ethos that swings open the proverbial velvet ropes. Whether you’re looking for a wardrobe refresh, haircut inspiration, or a story that’ll make sparkling cocktail-party conversation, our expert-connected coverage is where to start. Learn more about our team and editorial guidelines, here.

Latest from Amanda Richards
A Eulogy for the Bikini Body
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Swimwear for Large Busts
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Nativa Firming Lotion
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Aerie Sweatshirt Sale
Looking for That One Perfect Sweatshirt? Aerie Has It, and It's 40% Off Right Now
Olay Collagen Peptide Cream
The Anti-Aging Cream That Even Supermodels Rave About Is on Sale for $29
JimmyJane's Form 2 Pro Is on Sale
For Today Only, the One Vibrator to Rule Them All Is on Sale for 25% Off
Macy's Plus Size Coats
Plus-Size Coats Are Better Than Ever, and You Can Get Hundreds for 30% Off at Macy's Right Now
This Bestselling Vibrator Made Waves for 7 Years, and the Upgraded Version Gives Scary-Good Orgasms
This Bestselling Vibrator Made Waves for 7 Years, and the Upgraded Version Gives Scary-Good Orgasms
These Jeans “Stretch in All the Right Places," Go Up to a Size 30, and Even Lizzo Is a Fan
These Lizzo-Loved Plus-Size Jeans Go Up to a Size 30 — and They're 25% Off Right Now
The Drugstore Retinol Cream That Makes You Look Like You Got Botox
Shoppers Say This Drugstore Retinol Cream Made Their Friends Think They Got Botox
These Stretchy Pants Have Been a Best-Seller for 7 Years Straight—and They’re on Sale
These Stretchy Pants Have Been a Best-Seller for 7 Years Straight — and They're on Sale
Why Is It That Only Thin People Can Wear "Ugly" Trends
Why Aren't Fat People Allowed to Be Trendy?
I Came Out in My Childhood and Don't Know What I'm Doing
I Came Out in My 30s and I Have No Idea What I'm Doing
My Ex Owes Me $4,700 and I Can't Stop Thinking About How to Get It Back
My Ex Owes Me $4,700 and I Can't Stop Thinking About How to Get It Back
Hiding Apartment from Rich Friend
Why Am I So Embarrassed To Invite My Rich Friend to My Apartment?
Income Disparity
I Make More Money Than My Boyfriend — And It's a Problem
Flying Wallet
How to Deal With That One Friend Who Always "Forgets" Her Wallet
Gabi Fresh x SwimsuitsForAll
The Retro-Inspired Plus-Size Swimwear Collection of Your Dreams is Here
Scarlett Hao
The Plus-Size Street Style Gallery You've Been Waiting For
Laverne Cox 11 Honore
Laverne Cox on How Fashion Should Be
La Prairie
La Prairie Isn't Just Skincare — It's a Lifestyle
Beauty School
The One Trick You Need to Cover Your Under Eye Circles
Bad Gifts
This Is Why You're Such a Terrible Gift Giver
Gold Glitter Eye
Even if You Don't Love Glitter, You'll Love This Gold Glittery Eye