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

The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.

Online Platforms Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Updates

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

The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Stories

One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.

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

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Platform Context

The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.

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

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.