IRISH fashion fans are set for a frenzy over a gorgeous new summer dress that’s hit the rails in Dunnes Stores – and it’s a bargain €20.
The Tie Front Stripe Dress is available online and in stores across the country.
With navy and white stripes, the light weight dress has a nautical feel.
It features a round neck, matching belt and has pockets.
Dunnes Stores said the frock is a “summer must-have”.
They said: “This easy breezy sleeveless striped dress is a summer must-have.
“In a midi style, it has a drawstring defined tie waist, pockets, and splits at the side.”
The midi dress, ranging in sizes XS to XXL, is a steal at only €20.
Style it with wedges for a glam look or pair with white runners for a relaxed vibe.
The fashion giant has also released some other gorgeous summer items in stores.
The new summer must-haves include a beautiful floral midi dress, animal print skirt and linen mini dress.
Courtney, who posts under @courtney_callaghan, took to TikTok to reveal her favourite Dunnes summer finds.
The TikToker showed off the gorgeous Floral Lace Trim Tea Dress.
It has a gorgeous blend of orange, red, peaches and white.
Courtney told The Irish Sun: “The Floral Lace Trim Tea Dress is such a comfortable dress that can be dressed up or down for a casual look.
“And it has pockets making it the ultimate Summer Dress.”
Dunnes Stores designers said the dress is “ultra-feminine”.
They said: “Created in flowing satin, this Gallery dress is ultra feminine with a gorgeous floral print.
“It has a v-neck with lace trim, puffed sleeves with partially shirred cuffs, and pockets.”
The TikToker said: “The cream long sleeve textured mini dress is so flattering on.
“It covers you in all the right places, yet is light and airy to wear during the hot weather.”
The floral midi dress, costing €35, is available in sizes 8 to 20.
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Another summer must-have that’s hit stores is the Gallery Printed Satin Midi Skirt.
The eye-catching leopard print skirt, retailing at €25, comes in sizes 8 to 20.
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.