Describe Wellington's dress during a battle. Why might he have dressed this way?

Wellington did not wear a uniform. Rather, the commander chose to dress in civilian clothes: white buckskin breeches, a white neckerchief, short boots and a blue coat. The only sign of military allegiance was a knotted Spanish marshals' sash and a low cocked hat. A riding cloak lay across his saddlebow, which would come in handy due to the often-heavy rain showers during the day. This shows that he either wanted to be inconspicuous or he wanted to show his men he was not just their commander but also one of them.