The May Festival
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10th May Chester Cup Day; 11th May Ladies’ Day; 12th May City Day
The oldest racecourse in England, the Roodee dates back from the sixteenth century and although it is one of the country’ s most prestigious Flat racecourses, it is also the smallest. Usually sold out, the Boodles May Festival is packed, sparkling and sassy – spilling out into the city centre after racing for partying into the early hours.
As a near neighbour to Liverpool, and taking place not long after the Grand National, the Boodles May Festival is almost a continuation of Aintree Ladies’ Day’ s feast of fun when it comes to fashion. Forget‘ spring’ and dive straight into summer here: whatever the weather the summer dresses, bare legs and skyscraper heels are out in force.
Fake tan, well-coiffed hair and lashings of make-up are equally as important as your outfit – perhaps more so! Go big on bling, designer labels and a statement hat or headpiece: if you’ ve got it flaunt it – but make sure you’ re bang on trend and oozing as much style as you can strut.
Men: sharp suits are popular while blazers and chinos also go down well; both must be worn with shirt and tie.
To make sure your suit is not mistaken for your workwear, look to accessories – see page 12 – and splash out on a pair of designer or handmade shoes. Blazers may be colourful if you have the character to pull it off, while for slim-fit suits add a trilby for a dash of personality.
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THE BARDOT DRESS
This floaty fit and flare mini dress reveals a sexy Bardot neckline with fashionable frill overlay – perfect to show off your statement hat. The pleated skirt is sporting the musthave on trend dipped hemline. Keepsake dress in navy botanical floral. Price £ 165 from House of Fraser.
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ACCESSORIES: 1. Pretty in pink: Floral Bouquet headpiece by Joanne Edwards Hats with Swarovski beads, £ 875 from Etsy. 2. The mini bag is a BIG trend this season: try the Dune Elady jewel clutch, £ 60 from John Lewis. 3. Add a cuff bangle such as this Edblad waterfall bracelet, £ 62 from Nordic Agencies. 4. Brighten up your step in silver and blue metallic caged stiletto sandals. Carvela Gum sandals, £ 140 from Debenhams. 5. Whether it is for the sun or the paparazzi, don ' t forget to complete your outfit with a pair of sunglasses. Vogue ' s cat ' s eye sunglasses in blue and light grey will match the dress perfectly, £ 99 from House of Fraser.
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Richard James double breasted blue seersucker suit, £ 765; worn with slim fuchsia & blue geometric blocks tie, £ 95 and pink Deco flower pocket square £ 55.
22 SUMMER RACING FASHION GUIDE 2017 ECLIPSEMAGAZINE. CO. UK