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Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.

Social Media Response

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.

It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Changes

Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.

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

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

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

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

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

Necessary Adjustments

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

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Platform Context

The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

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 platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.