1 week Ago By Emma Mooney
DUNNES Stores fans are set to love a new summer dress that’s a major dupe – it’s €100 cheaper and belly friendly.The high street chain has been keeping shoppers delighted recently with their latest drops. dunnesstoresThe dress costs just €20[/caption]dunnesstoresDunnes paired the dress with a chic bag[/caption]They have been cleaning house ahead of summer and replacing old items with chic new pieces.
And the new dress has come just in time for those stocking up their warm weather wardrobes. The Cotton Tie Side Jersey Midi Dress is now available online and in shops around the country. It can be found in sizes XS up to XXL and costs just €20.
In the ivory colour, the item features a round neck and cut-off sleeves. It also has a tie side detail that helps to add shape to the comfy piece. And it means that the item is perfect for those who are conscious about their tummy.
By using the tie detail, you can change the dress to whatever shape you want. It means that you can adjust the dress to be as tight or as loose as you desire, accentuating your preferred body shape. Fashion bosses called the item “flattering”.
An official description of the item reads: “Made from a soft and durable jersey cotton, this midi-length dress is designed with a self-tie side that creates a flattering fit.“It features a classic round neckline and cap sleeves.”The dress is a major dupe of a chic French brand Sezane, where it retails for €115.
This means that shoppers can save roughly €95 by getting their hands on the Dunnes Stores dupe. It’s almost exactly the same in both shape and length, although the French version comes in multiple colours. Dunnes Stores paired their version of the dress with another chic item for a classy look.
The Canvas Tote Bag has just landed in shops around the country and shoppers have been loving it. It costs €20 and comes in both black and brown. According to the retailer: “This tote is a perfect size for a day spent running errands around town.
“With two printed straps, it can be slipped over the shoulder or carried by hand.“Inside is a zipped pouch for valuables as well as a zipped interior pocket, while a gold-tone clip on the outside can be used for keys etc.”dunnesstoresThe item is a major dupe of a French brand[/caption]THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit.
Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland’s first ‘shopping frenzy’. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne’s ‘Better Value’ bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 – starting with apples and oranges.
The retailer said: “Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. “Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. “Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas.
” The retailer’s first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: “In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. “Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England.
” Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people..
