‘Dunnes Stores is killing it', says fashion fan over must-have summer items – with prices from €10
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The style lover said the quilted jacket is beautiful
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The cardigan is perfect for a boho-inspired look
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Amy Lawlor, who posts under
Captioning the post, she said: "Dunnes is killing it at the moment!"
Amy told followers that she popped into
The first item she bagged was the gorgeous Savida Denim Quilted Collar Jacket, which is currently priced at €20, reduced from €40.
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The jacket features a folded collar, with crisscross detailing across the material and features two ties in the centre to keep it closed.
She added: "So I just thought it'd be really cute for over the
It would be beautifully paired with a white top, linen trousers and a pair of sandals - the perfect outfit for coffee dates.
Moving on, she also picked up the stunning Gallery Bow Tie Knitted Fringe
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The wool blend cardigan is designed in a crochet style and showcases all-over fringe detailing, cut to a sleeveless finish, and features two stylish self-tie closures.
Fashion fans can pair the cardigan with denim for a boho-inspired ensemble.
'They were really elegant', says Dunnes Stores fan over new spring and reduced items
Amy said: "You can even wear it with a long sleeve if it's colder but I probably just wear it by itself with a little tank top underneath."
Next up, Amy bagged herself a viral designer dupe for just €12, featuring the lovely Savida Bailey Rib Vest - available in white and grey.
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The vest top is crafted from a cotton-rich, ribbed fabric that hugs the body for a fit and features an embroidered symbol and a stylish low-cut back.
It's a dupe of the Anagram tank top from luxury brand Loewe, which is currently priced at €580.
This means that fashion fans can save up to €568 with Dunnes Stores' dupe version.
She also bagged the gorgeous Cotton Crew Neck Jumper for €10, reduced from €20.
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The jumper features ribbed crew neck and cuffs, with a wide ribbed hem and split sides that add a modern twist.
Amy added: "I thought this was very cute!"
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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A fashion fan has bagged some fabulous bits from the sale section at Dunnes Stores
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She also bagged some staple clothing pieces for the wardrobe
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She bagged the viral designer tank top dupe
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