Vinted Shoppers Share Frustration Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.