BARE legs are sliding down the cool list nearly as quickly as the temperature.

If you want to get your pins out this autumn, there’s only one way forward – in tights.

But by Christmas we’ll be sick of our plain old opaques.

Prints charming to the rescue. From stars to tartan, this season’s patterned tights are our fashion heroes. In fact, these tights are so exciting you will be trying to sneak them into every outfit.

Cut the gusset out of yours, then simply snip off the feet to create an Eighties-style top.

Pull on your faithful nudes and reach for your printed knee-highs for extra wow.

Here we show you how to get the most out of yours.

It’s gonna be all-tight ... Star print tights (worn as top) £4, M&S dress, £35, Topshop; shoes, £28, and earrings, £6, New Look

 Starry, starry tight ... tights as before; checked shirt, £25, Debenhams; skirt, £10, and vest, £2, Primark; trainers, £34.99, Converse

Prints charming ... Tights (worn as socks), as before; dress, £12, Primark; waistcoat, £20, Debenhams; bag, £125, M&S; shoes, £28, New Look