MONOCHROME checks have stepped off the catwalks and into stores in the town centre...and it’s a look that will take you from the first cool days of spring into the warmth of summer.

Head to Golden Square for an outfit that’s perfect for the races at Haydock, Aintree or Chester, such as this dainty cape-back jacquard dress from Warehouse.

The monochrome sleeveless dress features a round neck, double layer top, nipped in waist and tulip skirt.

Keep the two-tone trend going with chunky shoes and a square cut clutch bag, while for breezier days add a jacket or a wrap.

New Look’s simple short sleeved dress is spot-on for the office and works with leggings or tights and boots on cooler days, or when the sun shines, show off bare legs with simple flats.

Then add a touch of colour with a big shopper bag - yellow is another of this season’s must-have colours.

Rock the look by teaming a leather biker jacket from M&S with Dorothy Perkins’ high waisted tube pants with rolled up hems.

Add a splash of red with these cute slingbacks and a red sleeveless top.

Or pair gingham check cropped trousers with a slogan split side tank top and layer with a vest top underneath.

Model Hannah Peters