Vinted Members Share Displeasure About Size Updates

Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.

The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.

Social Media Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.

Size Classification Changes

Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.

Required Changes

A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Service Background

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

It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.