Vinted Members Express Anger About Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
