SHOPPERS are scrambling to get their hands on a ‘viral suit’ – and all the major high street shops have released their own version.
The suits generally consist of a stretch long sleeve top and stretch leggings.
A fashion blogger told how Penneys have dropped the look for a bargain €20.
Amy, who posts under @balancebyamy, took to Instagram to show off her casual outfit.
She said: “I just thought I’d quickly show you before I head off to work, this little two piece I bought in Penneys yesterday.
“I have seen these going viral on TikTok in Dunnes and Zara.
“But in Dunnes Stores they are €40, and in Zara… I’m actually not sure how much they are, probably €50 or €60 or something. Penneys is €20.”
The TikToker explained there’s some slight difference in each high street design.
She said: “I think the cardigan is slightly different from Dunnes, but I just wanted for casual wear. Now I am going to be wearing it in school.”
The cute cardigan has a v-neck and buttons down the centre.
Recreate the look with the Stretch Long Sleeve T-Shirt – costing just €4.50
Penneys chiefs described it as a stretch tee with long sleeves and a shallow V-neck.
They said: “A classic piece for your day-to-day wardrobe, this top is looking to become your next go-to.
“In a black colourway, its minimal V-neckline offers a sophisticated take on this everyday style.
“With long sleeves providing fuller coverage, the stretch-infused fabric is designed to sit comfortably against your silhouette.
“Pair with a maxi skirt and pointed flats for a brunchtime look that you can wear through to evenings out with friends.”
The long sleeve top ranges in sizes XXS to XXL.
Style the long sleeve top with the Wide Leg Leggings in black.
The retailer said the comfy wide leg leggings are perfect for everyday outfits.
They are made of 66 per cent viscose, 30 per cent polyester and 4 per cent elastane.
The stretch leggings, retailing at only €14, come in sizes XXS to XXL.
Amy teamed the top and leggings with a shacked from Dunnes Stores.
She added: “I thought that little shacket was gorgeous, and then I might even add a little scarf.”
THE HISTORY OF PENNEYS
THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin’s Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969.
Known as Primark outside Ireland, the company was the brainchild of Garfield Weston, who hired Dubliner Arthur Ryan to make his vision reality.
Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total.
However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region.
And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy.
Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The retailer’s opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019.
It spans five floors and features Primark’s biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants.
