Vinted Users Share Frustration Over Size Updates

Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.

This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.

Social Media Reaction

Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.

The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Changes

Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

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.

Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys 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".

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.

It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.