The second-hand marketplace Members Share Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
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 on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
