Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Size Modifications

Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.

The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.

Social Media Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.

It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Size Classification Modifications

Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.

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

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

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," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.

Platform Context

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

It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.