Vinted Members Express Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.

Social Media Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.

It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.

Measurement Approach Modifications

Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Experiences

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Platform Context

The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.

It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.