Vinted Members Share Anger Over Size Changes

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

The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.

Social Media Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show 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 comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.

Measurement Approach Updates

Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

User Experiences

A fashion influencer, 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.

Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.

Manual Updates

Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.

It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.