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Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.

Digital Channels Backlash

Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.

They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.

Measurement Approach Changes

Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

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

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

User Accounts

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

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

A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.

Manual Updates

Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Service Background

The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

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

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.