Move over, THIGH GAP: This hot new Instagram trend is redefining beauty standards

ByStephanie Holmes, 09/14/2016

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âœ¨ took these thighs down the runway yesterday for @chromat my first NYFW ever after 13yrs of modelling. A few years ago I was doing shows in locals malls and shopping centres being told I'd never get signed in NY. So I did my damn thing yesterday for everyone who called me fat, all the no's and rejections bc beauty is so much more than a size or shape or colour it's who you are and the light you shine. Thank you for everyone of you who's on this journey with me I will always try to fight for more diversity and realness and share my experiences with you I hope you all believe in yourselves and never give up on your dreamsðŸ˜˜ thanks @selfmagazine for the article @iamiskra.lawrence #everyBODYisbeautiful ðŸ˜ÂÂÂÂÂðŸ˜˜ðŸ™Œâœ¨ðŸ¦„ #MERMAIDTHIGHS

Une photo publiée par Iskra Lawrence ™ (@iamiskra.lawrence) le 10 Sept. 2016 à 11h12 PDT

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Une photo publiée par Kaylee van Gastel (@kayleevangastel) le 8 Sept. 2016 à 6h27 PDT

I'm at it once again ðŸ’ª today is chest day ðŸ™Œ #workit #workout #fit #fitmom #fitfam #fitfamdk #healthy #therapy #eatclean #trainmean #getlean #bodybuilding #motivation #adidas #betterbodies #Nike #fitnessgirl #loveyourself #mermaidthighs

Une photo publiée par Marie Nielsen (@mariealsingfitmom) le 31 Août 2016 à 3h11 PDT

Echoing the unrealistic body image expectations of #abcrack and #thinspo, the #thighgap Instagram trend spread rapidly across the popular social media application, paving the way for eating disorders among girls everywhere.

Fortunately, a new trend is stepping up to combat these ridiculous and dangerous body promotions, to create a much more body positive image. Its name? #mermaidthighs — because touching thighs should still be considered beautiful, and if you have them, "you're that much closer to being a mermaid."

Ok yeah, it's a bit corny. But hey, it means you don't have to be anorexic to be beautiful, and we think that's a pretty good thing.

Move over, THIGH GAP: This hot new Instagram trend is redefining beauty standards

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