DUNNES Stores fans are set to love a “funky” new dress with a “hidden” feature that is ideal for summer days out.
The Helen Steele Black Define Dress is available in stores and online now.
The black and pink look is ideal for a game of tennis or a walk in the park.
It is priced at just €30 and comes in sizes XS to XL.
The retailer said: “Super soft and buttery fabric.
“Easy shape sleeveless dress with hidden pink shorts and a skort detail, crew neckline with bright pink panel.
“Helen Steele branding across the chest.
“A funky addition to your activewear or everyday wardrobe.
“Brought to you by Irish Designer Helen Steele, exclusively for Dunnes Stores.”
The dress can be paired with white trainers for a cool, casual look.
Meanwhile, a fashion fan has told how she tried on new trousers for summer at Dunnes Stores – and couldn’t resist buying them.
Carrie Barrett, who posts under @carries_closet_x, alerted her followers to the new arrivals.
In the video, she flaunted the Frieda embroidered suit trousers for €30.
Crafted from a lightweight crinkle-textured fabric, these wide leg trousers feature an elasticated waistband – ideal for belly-conscious shoppers.
Pair them with delicate foliage embroidery, with a white scoop neck top and kitten heels for a chic seasonal look.
Or better yet, style the trousers with the matching Frieda shirt to create a unique wedding guest outfit.
The matching top features a classic collar and a full button-through front.
And this item is also for sale for €30.
Sizes range from XS-XL in this stunning new co-ord.
This is the set of the summer as select sizes are already sold out on their website.
Both items are sold separately online and in stores across the country.
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.
