Vinted Members Share Anger Over Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.