Buy Less, Buy Better: The Everygirl’s 2026 Consumption Rules
I like a little styling refresh. A new color trend takes over my wardrobe here, a cozy home is found there, and the occasional “why not?” purchases—like when I truly believed Tabi’s shoes could look just as good on me as they did on Zendaya. But as time went on, the purchases added up—both in my bank account and around my house. Storage was getting cluttered, drawers were getting full, Depop lists were getting longer, and it suddenly became very clear that I didn’t need most of the random things I bought. What’s worse? Some purchases haven’t even seen the light of day and may never happen… This brings me to the questions I should ask before each purchase, not after: “Do I really need all this?”
As the new year approaches, many of us are feeling the burden of overconsumption and thinking about ways to buy better (and buy less). TikTok users, like Michela Allocca, have started sharing their “consumption rules” for 2026, with a strict list of restrictions for shopping more mindfully, and our editors (myself included) are inspired.
Motivated by the conversation and feelings of hopelessness in the new year, we put together our own list of consumption rules. From donating one item for every new purchase to finally unsubscribing from retail emails that tempt impulse buys, here are the small changes we make to avoid overconsumption—without losing the fun of playing around with something new every once in a while.
The Everygirl consumption rules in 2026:
- Only buy natural fibers when shopping for clothes. Is the sweater polyester? 100% cotton? One of our editors noted that shopping for more natural fibers has helped her curb her shopping urges and ensure the items she buys will actually last more than one season.
- Rent books from the library instead of buying new books.
- Only buy beauty products or household products while you’re there Actually get out of them.
- Borrow clothes from friends instead of always buying new ones.
- Only complete online purchases from a laptop or desktop. Buying from mobile makes impulse buying feel easy. To slow it down, create a barrier by only making purchases on your laptop or desktop. That extra step adds friction and ultimately helps prevent unnecessary purchases.
- Check the “buy nothing” Facebook groups before buying a new one. When shopping for household goods like furniture, our editors recommend browsing “buy nothing” groups on Facebook before immediately heading to your favorite retail site. It’s basically a local online forum where people in your community can share, request, or give away items they no longer need… FOR FREE.
- Donate one item for every new purchase.
- Wait 72 hours before purchasing anything.
- Limit salon expenses to special occasions.
- Follow the ‘buy once, cry once’ rule. Invest in one piece of well-made, versatile clothing rather than repeatedly replacing cheap, fast fashion items—like constantly repurchasing white T-shirts when the old ones wear out.
- Complete a quarterly closet refresh to accurately assess wardrobe needs. Four times a year, take a closer look at your closet. Take note of what you actually wear, donate the rest, and make room for your belongings Really want to invest in that season.
- Save first, then look for something new.
- Edit your beauty routine to only include a few signature products. Instead of swapping products every week, focus on a few “ride or die” staples that really work for you. This can help you shop for—and use—beauty items more intentionally.
- Only invest in home items that suit your future space.
- Spend only from “fun” funds. Set aside a small amount of guilt-free funds just for trend experiments or spontaneous discoveries. That way, you can still experience the sensation of impulse buying without spending your entire budget on the purchase. Plus, it helps limit how often you do it.
- Budget for experiences, not just goods. Set aside some of your budget for experiences, making sure your money goes beyond bills and impulse purchases and towards meaningful, non-material fulfillment.
- Unfollow brands and influencers who tempt you to shop.
- No new retail email signups. Don’t allow more tempting marketing emails to enter your inbox.
- Only buy coffee when socializing or networking.
- There is no need to buy items that you already “collect”. Think: water bottles, mugs, candles, phone cases, lip gloss, claw clips.
Madigan Will, Assistant Editor
As Assistant Editor for The Everygirl, Madigan writes and edits content for every topic under the digital media umbrella. As the oldest of four children, she loves leveraging her older sisters’ personalities to connect and inspire readers—helping them find new ways to make the most of their everyday lives.
Hailey Tagliarino, Assistant Managing Editor
As Assistant Managing Editor for The Everygirl, Hailey Tagliarino oversees, writes, and edits content across various categories on the site. From the pitch stage to publishing, he works with the team to ensure that the content our readers see every day is inspiring, relevant and timely.
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