Solution: Partial Peds
Your secret weapon against blistered toes is a pair of Peds. But make sure they're truly a secret weapon. "Visible Peds are a classic faux pas," says Leah Feldon, author of Does This Make Me Look Fat? (Villard, $14).

To avoid peekaboo nylons, skip the skimpy stockings altogeter or try Hue Toe Covers ($12 for three pairs, Macy's, 800-622-9748), which cover only the front half of the foot. A bit of padding on the bottom provides a cushion and keeps the cover from sliding and scrunching into the toe of your shoe.