Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, 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 that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
