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Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.

Online Platforms Response

Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Measurement Approach Modifications

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

The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Member Accounts

A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

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

Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.

Marketplace Information

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

It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.