Second-hand fashion lovers, beware! A seemingly small change on Vinted has sparked a major backlash, leaving users frustrated and confused. But here’s where it gets controversial: the popular resale app recently updated its sizing categories for women’s and children’s clothing, claiming it would make shopping ‘easier than ever.’ However, many users argue it’s done the exact opposite.
Here’s the deal: Vinted has shifted from a dual-sizing system (e.g., S/8 or M/10) to a letter-range combination (e.g., S/UK 8-10). While the company insists this aligns with other platforms and improves accuracy, especially for international brands, users are fuming. The problem? Many listings now display sizes that don’t match the original postings, causing headaches for both buyers and sellers.
And this is the part most people miss: the change wasn’t communicated to all users, leaving many to discover the discrepancy only after their listings were affected. For instance, a size L, previously a UK 12, is now categorized as UK 16-18. Similarly, an XXL/16 has been remapped to XXL/UK 24-26. Is this a step forward or a confusing mess?
Plus-size fashion advocate Frankie Bridger, who creates TikTok content, slammed the update, saying it ‘makes both selling and buying harder.’ She pointed out that Vinted’s new sizing, like labeling XL as 20-22, doesn’t align with most brands’ standards. ‘People have been asking Vinted for years to make the sizing separate,’ Frankie noted, suggesting a dual-tag system for letters and numbers.
Vinted responded by stating the update aims to enhance accuracy across international brands. They claim UK users were notified via their inboxes and directed to their help center for details. But users like Stephanie Gallen from Glasgow are still reeling. Her size 14 listings now appear as size 20-22, and she fears disappointed buyers. Meanwhile, Charlotte Lunn from Derby expressed anger over having to manually update ‘every single listing,’ a daunting task for someone relying on Vinted income due to chronic illness.
So, is Vinted’s sizing overhaul a necessary modernization or a poorly executed change? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Should platforms prioritize uniformity over user convenience? And how can companies better handle such transitions to avoid alienating their communities? The debate is open!