Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
