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Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.

This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Reaction

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Changes

Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

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

With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, 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, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.

Required Changes

A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Platform Context

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

It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.