Compulsive Shopping

activewear Jan. 9, 2025

I Can’t Stop Buying Polartec Alpha FleeceThis warm, breathable, featherweight fabric makes layering a cinch.

By Will Porter

art Sept. 9, 2024

I Can’t Stop Buying Woody Jackson CowsThe artist behind those bucolic Ben & Jerry’s scenes features his bovine subject in a wide array of merch and artwork.

By Matthew Schnipper

cheeks Aug. 27, 2024

I Can’t Stop Buying Blush Sticks“The only thing worse than a powdery mess on your face is a powdery mess in your bag. With a blush stick, I don’t worry about that.”

By Katie Stone

dining and entertaining June 5, 2024

I’ve Given Julep Cups for a Wedding Gift 9 TimesWhether anyone drinks from them or not, they’re great for commemorating special occasions.

By Margaret Eby

men’s apparel May 17, 2024

I Can’t Stop Buying Black Long-Sleeve T-shirtsThey’re as important a basic as the short-sleeve kind.

By Leon Hedgepeth

women’s activewear May 17, 2024

I Can’t Stop Buying Monochrome Running ClothesI now own over six matching sets and counting.

By Ashley Wolfgang

women’s apparel Apr. 19, 2024

I Can’t Stop Buying BodysuitsIncluding a $29 Skims dupe.

By Brenley Goertzen

decor Apr. 1, 2024

I Can’t Stop Buying Plug-in Wall Sconces“These babies are ideal for homeowners who want to add atmospheric lighting without the cost of hiring a professional or three.”

By Fiona Byrne

compulsive shopping Mar. 25, 2024

I Can’t Stop Buying Decks of CardsInterior stylist Sydney Colburn shares her favorite decks from her 70-plus-piece collection.

By Sydney Colburn

As told to Tembe Denton-Hurst

decor Mar. 1, 2024

I Can’t Stop Buying Tiny Taper CandlesMy apartment currently resembles a medieval abbey.

By Katherine Gillespie

compulsive shopping Feb. 12, 2024

Linda Rodin Can’t Stop Buying Bandages“If I have to look at a bandage all day, I may as well look at something sweet.”

By Linda Rodin

As told to Hilary Reid

compulsive shopping Dec. 11, 2023

I Can’t Stop Buying Kids’ Crafting Kits for Myself (an Adult)And I prefer to do them when my kids are asleep.

By Yvonne Lin

compulsive shopping Sept. 14, 2023

I Can’t Stop Buying Sparkly Korean Dish ScrubbersThey’re the only sponges I use.

By Lauren Ro

skin-care treatments Aug. 17, 2023

I Can’t Stop Buying Solid SerumsMore sustainable and travel-friendly than liquid — and more fun to use.

By Kaleigh Fasanella

compulsive shopping Apr. 19, 2023

I Can’t Stop Buying BroochesYou can always seem to find one that suits your needs, from foxes to top-hat-wearing dachshunds.

By Jenny Walton

hair tools Mar. 9, 2023

I Can’t Stop Buying ‘Yoga’ Claw ClipsI’ve found a claw that’s far superior to everything else I’ve used.

By Lauren Ro

dental care Feb. 3, 2023

I Can’t Stop Buying International Toothpastes (That Aren’t Marvis)From gorgeously packaged European heritage brands to fruit-flavored tubes from Japan, there’s much more out there than just mint.

By Caroline Weaver

compulsive shopping Nov. 9, 2022

I Can’t Stop Buying (Actually Functional) Objects That Look Like FoodI’ve amassed what is now a pantry’s worth of functional objects that look like food.

By Allison Rodman

dining and entertaining Sept. 28, 2022

I Can’t Stop Buying Cocktail PicksThey come in any shape you can imagine — and they’re just plain fun.

By Margaret Eby

compulsive shopping Oct. 27, 2021

I Can’t Stop Buying Subway Books for My MTA-Obsessed 2-Year-OldOur three go-tos, plus a few more that are on my wish list.

By Lauren Ro

compulsive shopping July 12, 2021

My Aesthetically Pleasing Cleaning Tools Do As Good a Job As the Plastic Stuff“They work hard, look pretty, and are a pleasure to handle.”

By Chantel Tattoli

suncare July 1, 2021

I Can’t Stop Buying Hand Creams With SPFIncluding drugstore options, potent creams for long days in the sun, and water-resistant ones I take to the pool (all of which protect and hydrate).

By Chloe Anello

compulsive shopping May 25, 2021

The Never-Sag Underwear Katie Sturino Owns in (Almost) Every ColorYou know when your underwear starts to dip and you have to pull it up in the front? It’s a horrible feeling that I never have in this pair.

By Katie Sturino

toys Mar. 12, 2021

I Can’t Stop Buying Bath Toys for My 3 KidsBubbles, bombs, gels, crayons, boats — and even slime.

By Regan Stephens

compulsive shopping Feb. 19, 2021

I Can’t Stop Buying Perfume Sample Sets“During quarantine I haven’t always put on pants, but I’ve always put on perfume.”

By Kitty Guo

compulsive shopping Dec. 14, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying (and Building) Escapist Lego SetsSince I can’t really go out and see the world right now, building a shrunken Statue of Liberty and replicas of city skylines is the next best thing.

By Mxmtoon

gifts Oct. 26, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Steiff Stuffed Animals (on Amazon) for BabiesThe luxury stuffed toys can go for three or four digits (especially if vintage), but Amazon sells many that are $35 or less.

By Anthony Rotunno

compulsive shopping Sept. 18, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Shoelaces (to Zhuzh My White Sneakers)From a chunky, made-for-skaters set I use to up my street cred, to the laces I always use in rain, to a leather pair for when I want to stand out.

By Bridget Arsenault

men’s apparel July 31, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Long-Sleeved Linen ShirtsI’ve worn them everywhere — on beaches and to wineries, on hikes and ATVs. They look good with a blazer at a nice dinner, too.

By Chadner Navarro

compulsive shopping July 21, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying UnitardsThey’re a garment I can do everything in, whether I work from home, break a sweat, cook, lounge, or just stare at the wall.

By Dominique Pariso

compulsive shopping Apr. 30, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Sheer PantyhoseThey keep your legs warm, hide imperfections, and act as a slippery layer so skirts don’t bunch up as you walk.

By Alison Freer

compulsive shopping Apr. 23, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Reusable Food Storage BagsNever will I toss out plastic zipper sandwich bags again.

By Alison Freer

compulsive shopping Apr. 16, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Artisanal Jams“Like a madeleine to Proust, each jar will remind you of something new every time you reach for it.”

By Leigh Plessner

compulsive shopping Apr. 15, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Coffee ScoopsOne even doubles as a worry stone — a worry scoop, that is — to comfort me post–morning coffee and all through another long, strange day.

By Dinah Lenney

compulsive shopping Mar. 5, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Hand SanitizersIncluding sanitizing foams, gels, sprays, and wipes.

By Randy Miller

compulsive shopping Jan. 30, 2020

I Can’t Stop Buying Glittery Nail PolishesCatbird’s co–creative director on the glittery polishes she owns, the ones she wants to try, and the best nail accoutrement for glitter-polish fans.

By Leigh Plessner

compulsive shopping Dec. 13, 2019

I Can’t Stop Buying Cashmere PantsI used to think they were frivolous. Now I own three pairs.

By Mary Childs

compulsive shopping Oct. 31, 2019

I Can’t Stop Buying Eye Masks (That Put Me to Sleep)All help me snooze, and some even work to soothe and de-puff my tired eyes too.

By Bridget Arsenault

compulsive shopping Oct. 22, 2019

I Can’t Stop Buying TurtlenecksTurtlenecks for all occasions, from staying in to going out.

By Hilary Reid

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compulsive shopping Sept. 27, 2019

I Can’t Stop Buying Fancy PopcornIncluding cult favorites that have reached new levels of popularity, and new pre-popped options that are cloud-like vehicles for inventive flavors.

By Eric Margulies

compulsive shopping Sept. 20, 2019

These In-Shower Moisturizers Ended My Lifelong Grudge Against LotionWhat’s worse than wiggling into jeans that feel glued on?

By Ashley Nkadi

compulsive shopping July 30, 2019

I Can’t Stop Buying Running Shorts With Pockets for My PhoneBecause if I can’t run without a device to listen to music or record my distance, I may as well not run at all.

By Karen Iorio Adelson

compulsive shopping July 29, 2019

I Can’t Stop Buying Luggage TagsIncluding colorful options, personalized leather ones, some that include my full address, and others with just my initials.

By Bridget Arsenault

compulsive shopping June 4, 2019

I Can’t Stop Buying Unusual ScrunchiesI have about 15 in my regular rotation, many of them with a bow and each of which I like to wear for a very specific purpose.

By Elizabeth DuBois