I tried perfect holiday dress with ‘relaxed feel & pockets' at Dunnes Stores – and it's a bargain €15
The A-Line Jersey Dress is now available online and in
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It's the ideal item for wearing in hot weather or throwing over a swimsuit at the beach.
And fashionista @
She took to
Ashling said: "Another great holiday dress from Dunnes Stores own brand.
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"I'm 5ft 5. I'm wearing the small. Definitely size down.
"What do you think of this one? Let me know in the comments below."
The dress comes in a striking fuchsia colour but is also available in three other prints.
It can be found in navy, a blue and white design, or a black and white design.
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The item features a straight down flowing shape as well as a round neck and thin straps.
I'm 50 and tried sweet new dress that you can wear day or night from Dunnes Stores - and it's easy to style
Plus there are handy pockets on either side.
It costs just €15 and comes in sizes XS up to XXL.
And fans of the look will be happy to know that it's still up for grabs online in every size.
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The official description of the item reads: "This A-line jersey maxi dress is an easy choice for warm days, thanks to its soft drape and relaxed shape.
"It features side seam pockets for a laid-back feel."
Fans of the new piece took to the comment section of Ashling's post to admire it.
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One person said: "Love it."
Another commented: "Gorgeous on you."
A third put in: "That's gorgeous."
And a fourth penned: "Perfect for wearing to the beach."
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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.
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