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Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.

Social Media Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.

Measurement Approach Updates

Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

User Accounts

Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.

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

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Service Background

The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.

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

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.