The Tag Trap

July 21, 2025
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“If your clothes still have tags on them, you’re not alone.”

It always starts the same way. 
You see it online. Or in a store.
It’s trendy, on sale, or it just feels like you.
You buy it. You picture yourself in it. You feel excited.

And then… nothing.

Days pass. Weeks. Sometimes …even months. That item you were once so thrilled to own is still hanging in your closet, untouched – tags intact.

You’re Not the Only One

We don’t just shop for clothes.
We shop for moments, identities, and possibilities.

That bright floral kurta? You imagined brunch with friends.
Those heels? A glamorous event that hasn’t even been scheduled yet.
The satin shirt? Someday office glam.

But once the dopamine fades, all that’s left is guilt – and a growing pile of unworn outfits marked “someday.”

Impulse Buys Become Emotional Clutter

These pieces don’t just take up space. They quietly add to:

  • Daily wardrobe stress
  • Style confusion
  • Decision fatigue
  • That frustrating feeling of “I have nothing to wear”

In time, your wardrobe becomes less of a reflection of your present self…
And more like a museum of past moods and unmet expectations.

It’s Not About Shopping Less. It’s About Shopping Smarter.

This isn’t a guilt trip. It’s a reminder that fashion is meant to serve you—not the other way around.

Before your next purchase, try asking:

  • “Will I wear this in the next 2 weeks?”
  • “Do I already own something similar?”
  • “Is this filling a gap—or just a craving?”

Sometimes, we don’t need new clothes.
We just need a new way to see the ones we already own.

It’s Time to Retire the Tags

Let’s make room for:

  • Rewearing proudly
  • Shopping mindfully
  • Dressing for real life
  • Rediscovering what we already love

The next time you open your closet, don’t see guilt.
See potential, with #Mekova.

— Kavita Gnyaneswari
Founder, Mekova