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Celebs step out in monochrome glam for first day of posh Boodles May Festival at sunny Chester Races 

Published on May 07, 2025 at 02:26 PM

STYLISH Chester race attendees have pulled out all the stops with their head-turning looks at Ladies Day.

Leading the fashion pack is Love Island’s , 22, who is dressed in an elegant white midi dress and sleek sunglasses.

Gemma Owen at Chester Races Boodles Day.
Love Island’s Gemma Owen – daughter of Michael Owen – looked sensational on Ladies Day in a white midi dress
Jenny Powell at Chester Races Boodles Day.
TV presenter Jenny Powell also opted for a monochrome outfit, and soaked up the sun in an off-the-shoulder polkadot ensemble
Sam Quek at Chester Races Boodles Day.
English former field hockey player Sam Quek also got the polkadot memo and stunned in a chic midi dress
Robbie Fowler and a woman walking at Chester Races Boodles Day.
Footballing legend Robbie Fowler and wife Kerrie looked smart in matching blue outfits
Four women in elegant outfits and hats at a race.
Stylish racegoers have pulled out all the stops with their fashion looks, with this group looking angelic in pastels
Woman in pink dress and hat at Chester Races.
With the sun shining, many women have opted for mini dresses and stilettos
Woman in pink suit and hat at Chester Races.
This attendee looked pretty in pink as she turned heads in a coral-coloured suit
Woman in floral dress and hat using phone at Chester Races.
One woman opted for a floral mini dress as she braved a day in heels

Other famous faces at Chester Racecourse today are TV presenter and English football coach .

Making the most of the glorious , many female guests have stepped out in their most stylish dresses and sky-high stilettos for the occasion.

Some have been donned theatrical headpieces in a bid to stand out from the crowd.

With the balmy weather, many women have opted for shoulder-bearing or mini dresses.

As the thrilling races kicked off, revellers got started on the bubbly, popping champagne and prosecco in the stands.

Ladies Day at the three-day Boodles May Festival is one of the most glamorous days in the Chester racing calendar.

According to the website: “This is your chance to unleash your true fashionista and celebrate Ladies Day in true Chester style with fascinators, frocks and fedoras around every corner.”;

Chic attendees also have the chance to be crowned as the most stylish guest in the Best Dressed Competition.

Typically Chester has a less strict dress code than racing events such as Royal Ascot, but that hasn’t stopped them pulling out all the stops.

Each stand at Chester Racecourse adheres to a specific dress code policy and those who don’t uphold it may be refused access to the event.

The 2025 style guide states that if you’re in the County Long Room, Winning Post, The Garden, Hospitality Areas and Chester Members area, the dress code is ‘strictly smart’.

Attendees are encouraged to do cocktail dresses, sleek power suits, shiny shoes and statement fascinators.

The website states: “It’s time to get fancy! A raceday outfit is like no other so we want to you to dress to impress.

John Barnes and a woman walking hand-in-hand at Chester Races.
Former football player and manager John Barnes beamed as he arrived at the Boodles May Festival
Horse race at Chester Racecourse.
Ladies Day is the first day of the three-day Boodles May Festival

“You’ll ooze classic sophistication and shine like the fashionista you are.”;

The Tattersalls enclosure is more of a smart casual stand said you can either wear a polo shirt or collared shirt, smart jeans (not ripped), trousers, chinos, or a smart dress.

The most casual stand is The Roodee, where relaxed summer dresses, shorts and T-shirts and sunglasses are welcomed.

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