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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Ayan Omar

TikTok bans viral 'legging legs' trend over body image concerns

TikTok has banned a new viral “toxic” trend, after receiving criticism from thousands of viewers over concerns that it could be potentially triggering for those with eating disorders.

The trend “legging legs” first became popular last year but has recently resurfaced and consists of young women and girls claiming they don’t have long, thin legs that would look flattering in tight leggings.

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