Key Highlights
- Vinted launches a significant update to its sizing guidelines for women’s and kids’ clothing.
- The change has caused confusion among both buyers and sellers on the platform.
- Criticism from users highlights issues with how size categories are now mapped, leading to potential misunderstandings.
- Users share experiences of items being incorrectly categorized, affecting their shopping experience.
Vinted’s Latest Update: A Sizing Overhaul Sparks Frustration Among Users
Vinted, a leading online marketplace for second-hand clothing and accessories, has made a significant change that is catching out both sellers and buyers. The update, announced on November 10, 2025, aims to make sizing more accurate across international brands but has led to widespread confusion and criticism.
Background of the Update
Vinted’s spokesperson told The Sun, “We’ve updated our size guidelines for women’s and kid’s clothing to make sizing more accurate across international brands.” The update is designed to improve user experience by ensuring that sizes are accurately represented, but it has backfired. According to the spokesperson, UK members received a message in their Vinted inbox with more details, and full information can be found on the Help Centre.
User Reactions: Chaos and Confusion
Users have expressed their frustration through online forums and social media platforms like Netmums. One frustrated poster commented, “Aaargh!! WTF have they done?!” They went on to say that the update has made finding the right size almost impossible, describing it as “chaos.” Another user explained how the new system affects sellers: “And now my for sale items have completely the wrong size on them!!” This change has forced users to double-check actual measurements and photos before making purchases.
One Vinted user shared their experience: “I just experimented by choosing both M and L – since I’m currently between a 14 and 16 – and I’m getting shown things that people have listed as M.” However, the buyer was shown items in size 10s due to what appears to be the old system. Another user added, “Well, that’s f**king useless and catching out a hell of a lot of users.”
Impact on Business Operations
The update has not only affected individual shoppers but also sellers who have seen their listings recategorized incorrectly. This can lead to misunderstandings in the marketplace, potentially altering how buyers perceive items in search filters. For Vinted, which plays a significant role as a clothes reseller, these changes are particularly important.
The sizing overhaul has prompted Vinted to remind customers about the potential tax implications of selling on the platform.
The company states that users only need to pay tax if an item sells for more than £6,000 and there is profit (sells for more than they paid for it). Additionally, business sellers trading for profit can use a tax-free allowance of £1,000 since 2017.
Conclusion
A Cautionary Tale
The Vinted update serves as a reminder to businesses and platforms that significant changes can have unforeseen consequences. While the intention behind the update was to improve accuracy, it has led to widespread confusion among users. As online marketplaces continue to evolve, they must carefully consider the potential impact of updates on their user base.
