I'm over 40 and tried bargain €12 dress from Dunnes Stores for day out – here's how I styled it
The retailer has been releasing a range of must-have summer items in recent weeks.
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A fashion fan shared a look at the sleek summer dress
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The Jersey Ribbed Midi Dress is €12
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Instagram user Deirdre Treanor, who posts under the username @
The midi dress is perfect for a range of events, and is super versatile for
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In the caption of the post, Deirdre wrote: "Sharing the before and after of the €12 dress from
The dress she is wearing is the Jersey Ribbed Midi Dress, which retails for €12.
Shoppers can snap up the dress in three colours - black, red and stone.
It comes in sizes XXS to XXL, though the biggest size is sold out online.
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To style it up, Deirdre added a light blue denim jacket along with a range of accessories.
She added a thick black belt with a golden buckle, a black handbag and some white runners for a pop of colour.
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The style lover then added some jewelry to finish her look.
In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website,
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They said: "This sleeveless ribbed dress is cut to a flattering, form-fitting silhouette that falls to a midi length.
"The stretch fabric hugs the body comfortably, making it perfect for both casual days and dressed-up evenings."
Shoppers could
The Savida Leopard Jacket is available in stores and online now.
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It is priced at just €40 and comes in sizes XXS to XXL.
The retailer said: "A trend-forward outer layer choice, this leopard print barn jacket is cut to a relaxed, boxy fit and features an over-sized corduroy collar.
"It is designed with a button-through front and over-sized patch pockets.
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Or opt for a pair of high heels for an evening event to dress it up even further.
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The dress is available online and in stores now
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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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