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Glamorous Chester racegoers step out in style at the May Festival

The ladies of Chester pulled out all the stops in an array of colourful outfits as they stepped out at the annual Boodles May Festival today.

Living up to the area’s glamorous reputation, thousands of women made the most of the sunshine in daring necklines and showstopping dresses.

The event is billed as the ‘pinnacle of Chester’s social calendar’, and excited revellers were determined to showcase their fashion prowess.

With Chester operating a far less strict dress code than other racing events, such as Royal Ascot, guests took full advantage of the relaxed sartorial guidelines as they gathered for the annual race meeting.

Many attendees donned thigh-grazing ensembles, while others commanded attention when opting for plunging looks. 

The ladies of Chester embraced the warmer weather with shoulder-baring and thigh-grazing dresses at the annual Boodles May Festival

The ladies of Chester embraced the warmer weather with shoulder-baring and thigh-grazing dresses at the annual Boodles May Festival

Pictured: Two revelers showing off their drop waist dresses on the first day of the racing festival

Pictured: Two revelers showing off their drop waist dresses on the first day of the racing festival 

Butter yellow is a popular colour at the races this year

Butter yellow is a popular colour at the races this year

Pictured: Liverpool FC legend Michael Owen with his daughter Gemma, as the pair show off matching race day looks

Pictured: Liverpool FC legend Michael Owen with his daughter Gemma, as the pair show off matching race day looks

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince also colour coordinated with wife, Claire, as the couple both opted for blue outfits

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince also colour coordinated with wife, Claire, as the couple both opted for blue outfits 

Chef and former Strictly contestant Simon Rimmer holds hands with his wife Ali, who donned a bright red pantsuit

Chef and former Strictly contestant Simon Rimmer holds hands with his wife Ali, who donned a bright red pantsuit 

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