The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications

Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.

Digital Channels Reaction

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.

It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Sizing System Changes

Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Accounts

A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.

Required Changes

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.

Service Background

The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.