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Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.

Digital Channels Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.

The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Size Classification Changes

Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, 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, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.

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

Manual Updates

A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Platform Context

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

It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.