Vinted Users Share Frustration About Sizing Updates

Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.

Social Media Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.

Measurement Approach Changes

Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

User Experiences

A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.

Manual Updates

Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.

Service Background

The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.

It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.