Vinted Users Share Anger Regarding Sizing Updates

Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.

Social Media Reaction

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.

The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Size Classification Updates

Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Experiences

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

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

Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 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".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.

It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.