Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure About Sizing Changes

Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.

Online Platforms Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.

It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Updates

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

The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.

Manual Updates

A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.

Service Background

The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.

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

This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.