Vinted Members Express Frustration Regarding Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
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.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included 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.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User 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.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
