Vinted Users Express Frustration Over Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, 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.
A different member, located in Scotland, 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 will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
