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Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.

This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.

Online Platforms Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Modifications

Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

User Stories

A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

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

Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.

Required Changes

Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".

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

Platform Context

The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

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

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.