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

This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.

Digital Channels Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.

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

Sizing System Modifications

Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.

The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

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

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.

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

Manual Updates

A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.

It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.