DUNNES Stores are sending shoppers into a frenzy over a new range of must-have pieces for the office.
The new bits are great for wearing into the office and heading for drinks after.
The Single Breasted Blazer is a bargain, selling for just €30[/caption]
The Savida Boucle Cardigan also costs €30[/caption]
One shopper has taken to social media to share a look at a couple of the pieces that she picked up.
TikTok user Katie Leahy shared a short video to the platform for her followers.
At the beginning of the video, she can be seen holding a large Dunnes Stores shopping bag.
She said: “I was finding it really hard to get a plain black blazer with full-length sleeves.”
The first item she pulls out is a long black blazer, which is in stores now.
Katie said: “This one was just left on a random hanger, it wasn’t where it was supposed to be, I couldn’t find where the rest of them were – and it happened to be a size 10.”
Holding up the blazer, she adds: “Thank God for that, because everywhere else seems to be selling short-sleeved blazers, where the sleeves are crumpled up – I don’t want them for work; they’re going-out blazers, but this is for work.”.
The Single Breasted Blazer is a bargain, selling for just €30.
Available in sizes 8 to 22, shoppers have clearly been loving it, as the only size left in stock online is the smallest one.
In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, fashion bosses wrote: “This sophisticated blazer features a single-breasted design with a peak lapel and faux-flap pockets.”
“Lined for a superior feel, the colour-matched buttons tie the look together.”
And it’s perfect for wearing to the office when you have plans afterwards, as it’s so versatile that it can be styled with almost anything.
Next, Katie takes out a stunning grey cardigan that has hit the shelves.
Holding it up, she said: “How cute is this?”
She then shows a close up of the detailed silver buttons, which add a touch of glam to the piece.
In terms of styling, she said: “That would be lovely with a skirt or even just jeans.
Speaking about the quality, Katie added: “It’s so nice and thick as well, lovely and warm”.
The Savida Boucle Cardigan also costs €30, and is available in sizes XXS to XXL.
Dunnes Stores wrote: “Sumptuously soft, this cropped cardigan from Savida is crafted from a soft and cosy boucle fabric.
“Featuring classic ribbed trims and intricately designed buttons, it can be worn with a skirt and boots or with your favourite denim.
“Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”
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.