Vinted Users Voice Anger About Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
