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

The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.

Digital Channels Response

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.

Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.

It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Measurement Approach Updates

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

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

In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

One content creator, 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," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.

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

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 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 that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.