Sheer black tights add French-girl glamour to any evening look. For daytime, wear them with chunky boots and an oversized knit. Add an element of punk to your hosiery via Alexander Wang’s tights.

If tights are your style nemesis, here are some alternative outfits you can wear instead. As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. What one finds repugnant, another will ...