Vinted Users Share Displeasure About Size Modifications

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

The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.

Social Media Response

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Measurement Approach Changes

Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

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

With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Service Background

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

It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.