Vinted Users Share Anger Over Size Updates

Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.

Digital Channels Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.

The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Changes

Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Platform Context

The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.