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Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Response

Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.

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

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

Size Classification Changes

Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.

Manual Updates

A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Marketplace Information

The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

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

This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.