Vinted Members Express Anger Over Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
