Extend the military theme to your legs by adding tall boots with shiny buttons.

Layer it up with a light, long-sleeved top and tall boots for now, then downgrade to ankle boots, trainers or sandals as the weather and the wardrobe monotony develop.

Yours should be high-waisted, to be worn as part of a reasonably smart outfit, under tall boots (see right) and with trainers or chunky sandals in spring.

The short robes and tall boots are convenient when passing through tall grass.

Other accessories include tall boots, epaulets and a sash.