Vinted Members Share Frustration Over Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.