Vinted Shoppers Share Frustration About Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like 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.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed 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 after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
