The second-hand marketplace Members Share Anger About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User 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," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
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, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
