Vinted Users Express Anger Regarding Sizing Updates

Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.

Digital Channels Backlash

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.

They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Size Classification Updates

Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Member Stories

One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, 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, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.

Required Changes

A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.

Platform Context

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

It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.