🔗 Share this article Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Over Sizing Changes Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size. The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update. Online Platforms Backlash Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification. The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services. They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance. Sizing System Changes Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10. The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10. In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18. User Experiences 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," as the platform currently indicates. Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22. "Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained. Required Changes Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing". "This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained. Platform Context The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK. It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop. This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.