Vinted Users Share Anger Regarding Size Changes

Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.

Digital Channels Backlash

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.

The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Changes

Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as 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 measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Stories

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.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

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

Required Changes

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.

Platform Context

The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.