IF you’ve come across the term “leggings legs” on TikTok and are curious about what it means, you’re not alone.
Many online users have been left wondering what the new trend means. Here’s everything you should know.
Why is ‘legging legs’ trending on TikTok?
The giant social media platform constantly introduces new beauty standards and trends.
And the latest addition is ‘leggings legs’.
It involves recording oneself with a sound from the TV show Glimore Girls.
In the audio, the character of Paris Geller says: “Nothing in life is fair.”
Alongside it, users wrote: “When I see a girl with perfect legging legs.”
The legs beauty standard has been dubbed “toxic” by TikTokers, who claim it can cause insecurities, especially among youngsters.
Some took to TikTok to oppose this beauty standard claiming anyone can wear leggings no matter their leg shapes, sizes and lengths.
One person wrote: “Why is ‘legging legs’ now a thing? If you have legs then you have legging legs.
“This s**t has got to stop. Are you being serious?” said another.
“Why are we starting these stupid, idiotic, toxic trends on the internet?” a third person added.
A fourth penned: “As a big girl, it’s getting so hard to be on this app. I feel like I can’t wear anything anymore, because of all my excess weight.”
What are legging legs?
The term refers to a controversial beauty standard telling users how legs should look to wear leggings.
It sets up the ideal ‘leggings legs’ as long, thin, with a thigh gap.
To have the perfect type, people need to have legs without hip dips or cellulite.
The tight-fitting activewear are worn by people across the globe, but have somehow become the latest viral insecurity.
The elastic trousers have been worn by models around the globe.
What used to be sporty womenswear is know a casual outfit popular among people like Kim and Khloe Kardashian.
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