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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 updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.

Online Platforms Reaction

Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

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

They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Changes

Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.

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

With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

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

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.

Required Changes

A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Platform Context

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

It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.