Full Analysis Summary
Vinted Size System Update
Vinted changed its sizing system on November 10 by grouping individual women’s sizes into broader ranges.
This change triggered a wave of anger and confusion from users.
Wales Online reports that the platform angered users after grouping sizes such that XS now covers sizes 4-6, S covers 8-10, and M covers 12-14.
This update affected both new and existing listings.
The BBC adds that the company switched from single numeric sizes paired with letters to letter sizes with numeric ranges, for example, S/UK 8-10.
This change was made to align better with other platforms.
The update applied to women's and children's clothing.
Richmond & Twickenham Times similarly says Vinted grouped women's and kids' clothing sizes together to improve international size accuracy.
However, the report emphasizes widespread frustration and confusion among users over finding the correct size.
Coverage Differences
narrative
BBC (Western Mainstream) foregrounds Vinted’s rationale, stating it changed the system to "align better with other platforms" and applied it to both women’s and children’s categories, whereas Wales Online (Local Western) leads with user anger and the concrete date and ranges. Richmond & Twickenham Times (Other) centers on the cross-category grouping (women’s and kids’) and user difficulty in finding correct sizes, highlighting practical confusion rather than platform alignment.
Issues with Size Remapping
Users and sellers say the remapping has produced incorrect listings and muddled searches.
The BBC reports that a previous “size L (12)” became “UK 16-18,” leading to “inaccurate” listings.
Richmond & Twickenham Times details automatic mislabels, including “size 14 items now labeled as medium alongside size 12, or size 16 jeans showing as size 24-26.”
Wales Online notes the change impacted “both new and existing listings,” with users worried about having to update numerous posts and how it would affect “search accuracy.”
Coverage Differences
unique detail
Richmond & Twickenham Times (Other) provides granular mislabel examples (e.g., size 16 jeans showing as size 24-26), whereas the BBC (Western Mainstream) highlights a specific recategorization (L/12 to UK 16-18) to illustrate systemic remapping errors. Wales Online (Local Western) focuses on the breadth of impact—new and existing listings—and user worries about search accuracy rather than listing a specific mislabel case.
User Communication on Rollout
Communication and support around the rollout have become flashpoints.
The BBC reports that some users said they received no prior notification about the change and did not get responses from Vinted.
The BBC also notes that Vinted advised users to manually check and update their listings, which many found inconvenient and frustrating, especially sellers who depend on the income.
Wales Online states that Vinted has provided information to UK users through inbox messages and their Help Centre.
Richmond & Twickenham Times adds that the company has given instructions for sellers to manually edit sizes if needed.
This source also highlights that users have publicly complained on forums and social media.
Coverage Differences
contradiction
There is a clear tension on notification: BBC (Western Mainstream) reports users saying there was “no prior notification” and no responses, while Wales Online (Local Western) states Vinted “has provided information to UK users via inbox messages and their Help Centre.” Richmond & Twickenham Times (Other) does not weigh in on prior notification but notes instructions exist to manually edit sizes.
tone
Richmond & Twickenham Times (Other) amplifies emotive user reactions from forums, calling the update “totally stupid” and “terrible,” whereas the BBC (Western Mainstream) maintains a more neutral, explanatory tone focused on process and impact on sellers’ livelihoods. Wales Online (Local Western) references social media criticism but in a concise manner.
Vinted's Size Accuracy Update
Vinted insists the reshuffle improves cross-border accuracy.
The BBC says the company maintains the new system improves size accuracy, particularly for international items, yet underscores burdened sellers who depend on the platform for income.
Wales Online frames the move in brand terms, calling Vinted Europe’s leading second-hand fashion marketplace, while noting users’ fears about search accuracy and mass relabeling.
Richmond & Twickenham Times keeps the focus on practical fallout such as confusing searches, wrong labels, and community backlash.
The same source acknowledges Vinted’s stated goal of international accuracy and the availability of manual edits.
Coverage Differences
narrative
BBC (Western Mainstream) balances Vinted’s rationale with the economic impact on sellers, Wales Online (Local Western) foregrounds brand stature and user disruption, and Richmond & Twickenham Times (Other) prioritizes community reaction and concrete mislabel fallout alongside the claimed accuracy goal.