Vinted Members Share Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
