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The moral of the story?

Plan.

Make lists and coordinate outfits beforehand.

A dingy tent is no place for experimentation.

There are three sartorial paths you could follow: indie and flirty à la Abi Harding, of the Zutons, who says she “makes an effort to look good in loose empire-line dresses or little shorts”; louche rock groupie such as Kate Moss (although her lean jeans and waistcoat combo is looking rather Pirates of the Caribbean); or impractical and slightly mad, à la Lily Allen, who braved the mud in a wedding dress last year.

Style tips- Parkas are a big trend.

The deep pockets and sloppy shape make them perfect for putting over layers in the evening.

M&S has one at £69.

- Swap last year’s giant Jackie O shades (the former First Lady never sat crosslegged and chanting in a field ) for Ray-Ban Wayfarers or Aviators (rock mystique).

Ray-Ban Wayfarers from Sunglass Hut, 020-8846 8700.

- Avoid: patterned wellies – too twee (Hunter wellies are more understated); fairy wings – too “I’m mad, me”; stetsons – too hen night/Manumission; and maxi dresses, unless you want to collect fag ends with your hem.

Hunter Originals wellies, £50, 01387 269591 - Don’t forget: to fake ...

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