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Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.

Social Media Response

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.

It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Changes

Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

User Stories

Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

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

Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

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

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.

Platform Context

The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.