DUNNES Stores fans are set to love a new polka dot dress with “flutter sleeves” that is ideal for summer holidays.
The Short Sleeve Print Midi Dress is available in stores and online now.
It is priced at just €25 and comes in sizes 8 to 22.
The retailer said: “This polka dot dress channels femininity with its flutter sleeves and soft, flowing silhouette.
“The gathered bust features a delicate tie detail that adds shape, while the lightweight fabric drapes beautifully.”
The dress is lightweight and a handy option for a short trip away.
It can be worn with sandals, shoes or trainers depending on the occasion.
Meanwhile, fashion fans are in a frenzy over new striped trousers that have landed in Dunnes – and they come in three colours.
Monica, who goes by @mon.fesa on Instagram, showed off her new striped trousers, which are now available online and in stores across the country.
Monica said: “You will love these trousers from Dunnes Stores.
“The material is amazing and they can be worn as sporty as you like with sneakers or as stylish as possible with heels, like me in the reel.
“They are at the Gallery section, and the t-shirt too.”
The new stripe trousers comes with an elastic waistband, a clasp closure and a double white stripe down the side.
Fashion fans can choose from cool stone, classic navy, or eye-catching red.
Dunnes Stores designers said the pants are comfortable for everyday wear or for creating a “relaxed office-ready” look.
They added: “They feature sporty side stripes and an elastic waist for added comfort.”
The trousers are priced at just €30 and are available in sizes 8 to 18.
Style the stripe pants with heels for a glam look or trainers for a casual daytime look.
Monica styled the trousers with the Gallery Cotton Rich Crew Neck T-Shirt.
It is priced at just €20 and comes in sizes XS to XL.
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.
