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.
Girls’ day out! The ladies of Chester embraced the warmer weather with shoulder-baring and thigh-grazing dresses at the annual Boodles May Festival
Two of a kind! Revellers showed off their drop waist dresses on the first day of the racing festival
Yellow there! With summer around the corner, lighter colours like butter were popular
Like father, like daughter! Liverpool FC legend Michael Owen with Gemma, as the pair both opted to wear blue. While the model wore a blazer over an ankle-skimming dress, Michael opted for an impeccably tailored suit
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
Family fun! Michael and Louise Owen were all smiles on the first day of the races, billed as the ‘pinnacle of Chester’s social calendar’
Among the well-heeled guests was England football legend Michael Owen, 46, who walked in alongside his children, daughter Gemma and son James, and wife Louise.
Former Manchester United star Paul Ince was also spotted among the crowd, alongside chef and former Strictly contestant, Simon Rinner.
