Users of the popular second-hand marketplace Vinted have been left baffled and angry following a significant update to the platform's sizing system. The change, which was implemented recently, has grouped women's clothing sizes together, leading to what many are describing as absolute 'chaos' for both buyers and sellers.
What Exactly Changed on Vinted?
In a move that has taken its community by surprise, Vinted has dramatically altered how clothing sizes are displayed. Instead of individual letters like XS or S, sizes are now represented by grouped numerical ranges. For instance, an extra small (XS) is now listed as UK sizes 4-6, a small (S) is shown as 8-10, and a medium (M) is displayed as 12-14.
This overhaul was not a gentle suggestion but a forced update that has automatically altered the sizes on all existing listings. This means that a seller who originally listed a dress as a size 14 may now find their item incorrectly displaying as a size 20-22, causing immense confusion and frustration.
A Wave of User Frustration Erupts Online
The backlash was swift and vocal, with shoppers and sellers quickly taking to social media to voice their displeasure. The update has made browsing more difficult and has thrown sellers' entire inventories into disarray.
One concerned user directly questioned the platform, asking, "There has been an update to the UK sizing which makes it harder to shop by grouping sizes, and also has made all sizes on existing listings incorrect. Will this be addressed?"
The sentiment was echoed by another who pleaded, "Please rethink the new sizing update, I don’t agree with it at all, and it’s thrown all my listings off." The practical consequences were immediately felt, with one seller revealing, "I've just had to cancel a sale because all my sizings have been automatically changed and now are wrong!"
Other comments described the situation as the "biggest balls up of all time" and expressed general confusion when trying to browse for items, highlighting the update's negative impact on the user experience.
Vinted's Explanation and the Path Forward
In response to the growing discontent, a spokesperson for Vinted provided an explanation for the controversial decision. They stated that the company has "updated our size guidelines for women's and kid's clothing to make sizing more accurate across international brands."
The company claims that UK members should have received a message in their Vinted inbox with more details and that full information is available in their Help Centre. Launched in 2008, Vinted has become a major hub for buying and selling pre-loved fashion, but this change to its core functionality has undoubtedly sparked one of its most significant user backlashes to date.
As the platform grapples with the fallout, both buyers and sellers are left hoping for a resolution that restores clarity and simplicity to the process of listing and finding clothing in the correct size.
