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Holland Cooper’s Princess of Wales approved tartan coats are a festival staple because, says ITV Racing presenter Francesca Cumani, “you’re so limited by the weather — a long coat is elegant and you can add a great belt to accentuate the waist and add a bit of interest. It’s about being creative whilst not freezing,” she says. As for suggestions: “Catherine Walker, Laura Green, Pip Howeson, The Fold, Eponine, Cleo Prickett, Suzannah London, Claire Mischevani and Alison Rodger also all make beautiful dress coats — I’d also always recommend looking in charity shops and vintage boutiques for cheaper options,” she says. For millinery, while there is no obligation to wear hats, “I love a beret in the winter — easy to wear and it won’t get blown off,” she says.