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

The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.

Social Media Reaction

Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.

Measurement Approach Updates

Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Member Stories

Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

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

Required Changes

Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Platform Context

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

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

This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.