The second-hand marketplace Users Share Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
