Vinted Members Voice Anger Regarding Sizing Changes

Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.

Online Platforms Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Size Classification Changes

Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

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

With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

User Experiences

Frankie Bridger, 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," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.

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

Manual Updates

A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.

It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.