Vinted Users Voice Displeasure About Sizing Changes

Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.

Online Platforms Response

Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.

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

It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Measurement Approach Changes

Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

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

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Stories

A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.

Service Background

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

It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.