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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 second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.

Online Platforms Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.

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

The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Sizing System Modifications

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

The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Member Stories

One content creator, 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.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

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

Manual Updates

Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Marketplace Information

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

It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.