Why Viral TikTok Trends Rarely Come In Plus-Sizes

There’s also the matter of creators’ content getting unfairly taken down. “With the algorithm, plus bodies are at such a disadvantage, because we get flagged so often,” said Atlanta-based TikTok creator Nikki Garza, 26, who has over 913,000 followers on the platform. Garza, who uses TikTok to share fat-positive fashion advice, tells Refinery29 that, like many of her creator friends, getting flagged for adult content or nudity while wearing swimwear or any clothing items that show skin is a near-constant frustration for plus-size women on the app. “Every time I’m in a swimsuit, even before anything posts, my videos go into consideration for at least 20 minutes,” said Garza. “Once it posts, I’ll get flagged for adult content within a few hours.”