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Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.

This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.

Social Media Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.

The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Measurement Approach Modifications

Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Stories

Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.

Service Background

The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.

It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.