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Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The popular resale platform has revised 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 posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.

They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Updates

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

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

For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Accounts

Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 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 measurements for "each individual item".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Platform Context

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

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

This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.