Camilla’s green belted coat was the perfect pick for Cheltenham Festival – and we’ve found a £130 alternative

When it comes to countryside chic, there’s no better place to get inspiration than Cheltenham Festival. The annual event sees a whole host of celebrities and Royals donning their best race day looks, and this year was no exception, with everyone from Zara Phillips to Princess Eugenie spotted at the races.

Queen Camilla was spotted arriving at the festival on Wednesday looking understated and elegant in a forest green belted coat from London-based atelier Anna Valentine – one of the Queen’s go-to designers. However, like many of her outfits, the coat was a one-of-a-kind bespoke piece made especially for Camilla, meaning not just anyone can get their hands on it.

If you’re a fan of the design, though, you’re in luck, because we’ve spotted a gorgeous alternative that doesn’t requite a royal budget to buy it. The Nicci Dark Green Wool Smart Coat, £130.50 here (was £225), from Phase Eight is the perfect wardrobe addition for nailing countryside glamour.

Just like Camilla’s green belted coat, the Phase Eight version has the perfect combination of a relaxed and tailored fit that makes it look effortlessly sophisticated. The £130 coat also has oversized lapels and a tie waist belt, and comes in a dark forest green hue that’s surprisingly versatile to style.

Phase Eight’s wool coat also has a 62% recycled wool blend fabric composition that makes it feel luxurious and warm, and has a classic wrap shape that helps keep it looking sleek and sophisticated. It’s also available in both regular and petite sizes, with a size range spanning 8-26 in regular, and 6-18 in the petite sizing.

Shoppers have also been loving the Phase Eight coat, with a five star rating on the website. One reviewer said: “This is the best coat I have ever owned. It looks so stylish, the material is gorgeous and it’s really warm.”

Another wrote: “Fits beautifully, gorgeous soft wool.” Whilst a third said: “Lovely coat very warm smart .”

You can also choose from four other classic timeless colours, including black, camel, tan and navy. The coat is currently on sale on the Phse Eight website, and has been slashed from its original price of £225 to £130 here, saving you almost £100 on the classic wardrobe staple.

If you’re not quite able to splurge on the Phase Eight coat or prefer a bolder colour, we’ve also spotted this Warehouse Italian Wool Tailored Belted Wrap Coat, £71.60 here (was £179), which comes in a gorgeous pistachio green colour and currently has 60% off in Debenhams’ sale. It’s also available in four other classic colours, and has a similar relaxed fit and belted waist with a button up neckline that can be worn open with a collar or fastened into a high neckline.

If you want more Cheltenham fashion inspo, you can shop Zara Tindall’s Karen Millen coat here, or snap up her go-to accessory, a wool fedora, here.