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Impulse Buying Is a Lifestyle—And It’s Costing Us More Than Money

June 16, 2025
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It starts small.
A “quick browse” on your favorite shopping app.
One click. One discount. One dopamine hit.
Before you know it, your wardrobe’s growing – but your outfit options aren’t. 

Impulse buying has become a lifestyle.
And it’s quietly reshaping how we think, shop, and live. 

The Emotional Loop Behind Impulse Buys

We don’t always shop because we need something. 
We shop to feel something: control, comfort, reward. 

Stress? Buy something pretty.

Bored? Add to cart.

Low day? Retail therapy. 

But the relief is short-lived.
And what’s left behind is more than just a lighter wallet – it’s clutter, guilt, and a closet full of regret. 

What It’s Really Costing Us 
  • Financial Drain
    Those ₹899s and ₹1499s add up—much faster than we realize.
  • Mental Clutter
    Every unworn item is a visual reminder of a rushed decision.
  • Style Confusion
    Impulse buys often dont match our lifestyle—or our existing wardrobe.
  • Emotional Guilt
    Those tags still hanging? That’s not fashion—that’s frustration.
How I Broke the Cycle 
  • Ask “Why?” Before “Buy” 
    Is this a real need, or just a mood? 
  • Wait 48 Hours 
    Most “must-haves” lose their urgency in two days. 
  • Check What You Own First 
    Chances are, there’s already something similar hiding in your closet. 
  • Reframe Fashion as Function 
    Shop to fill wardrobe gaps, not emotional gaps.
From Impulse to Intention
This isn’t about cutting out fashion. It’s about cutting out mindless fashion. 

When you start dressing with intention, your wardrobe stops being a pile of random pieces -and starts becoming a reflection of you. 

Less regret.
More alignment.
Better outfits. 

Every piece should have a purpose – not just a price!

— Kavita Gnyaneswari
Founder, Mekova