Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features 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 currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
