Vinted Shoppers Share Anger Over Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
