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Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.

The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.

Online Platforms Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.

It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Modifications

Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.

Required Changes

A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Service Background

The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.

It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.