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Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.

This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.

Social Media Backlash

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Sizing System Modifications

Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.

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

In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Platform Context

The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

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

This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.