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Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.

Digital Channels Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.

The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Modifications

Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.

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

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Member Accounts

A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.

Required Changes

Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.

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

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.