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Legging legs meaning:�Behind�TikTok’s�latest�beauty controversy
TikToks latest beauty fad legging legs is sparking criticism across the internet as people question the true meaning behind the trend.�
Over the last decade or so, the body positivity moment has swept the world with furious inclusivity. People are starting to appreciate the skin they are in, but there are still those who believe the exact opposite. Such people have seen the rise of a new trend that designates some as capable of wearing leggings and some as not.�
What is the meaning of the legging legs trend?
While leggings have evolved into an umbrella term of sorts, covering varied styles and fabrics, at their core they are elastic close-fitting trousers. Women predominantly wear them, but the style is starting to make its way into mens fashion as well.�
It goes without saying that anyone with legs is capable of wearing leggings. But still, in line with body shaming, a trend has arisen suggesting some people dont have the figure to pull them off.�
You literally have perfect legging legs. Like your legs are the ideal legs for leggings, read one comment on TikTok, to which the creator responded, Thank you, no one has ever told me that before.
What actually qualifies as legging legs is not that hard to work out, after all, its the same body attributes that have been prevalent for decades. Typically speaking, such legs include a wide thigh gap, slim and slender calves, no hip dips and no cellulite.
The trend is being dismissed by most
While the trend is undoubtedly damaging, the one saving grace is the reaction from the wider TikTok community. Most videos when you search for the term are passionate dismissals and fierce takedowns of the trend.�
Critiquing the trend on her own page, TikTok user Ashlee said: I just saw a new trend called legging legs thats circulating on the internet & its young people critiquing their legs in leggings & saying that the perfect legs for leggings is a giant square thigh-gap and small legs. Here to remind you that all legs are legging legs.
Similarly, creator Shannon Cole scathed: This is the type of stuff that needs to be blocked and banned. Its a catalyst for eating disorders like I have never seen.
