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Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.

They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Changes

Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Shopper 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.

Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Service Background

The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.