The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.

Social Media Response

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.

The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Measurement Approach Changes

Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

Frankie Bridger, 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.

Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 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 due to the update requiring manual adjustment 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 explained.

Platform Context

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

It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.