AN IRISH fashion fan has shared her newest autumn look from a beloved retailer – and her followers are obsessed.
Mary Roche, who posts under @maryrochestyle on Instagram, posts all things fashion, beauty, and lifestyle to her followers.
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She claims that “a blazer is woman’s best friend” and shares regular outfit inspiration to her ten thousand followers.
Mary recently took to the platform to show off her newest autumn look.
She posed and smiled in the Savida Freya Leopard Midi Dress from Dunnes Stores while Sabrina Carpenter‘s hit song Taste played in the background.
Mary captioned the post: “When the dress is dressing. I love it, it’s from Savida.
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“You can dress it down with boots.”
The stunning dress features a flattering shape, a bold leopard print, and long sleeves with a high neck.
Its retailed at just €30 online and in shops around the country.
Originally, the gorgeous dress was available in sizes XXS up to XXL.
Unfortunately, due to high demand, sizes XXS, M, L, and XXL have flown off the shelves.
It means that only XS, S, and XL are still up for grabs online – and some shoppers might still find their size in store.
Fashion bosses called the look “chic”.
An official description of the item reads: “An effortlessly chic ensemble, this leopard print dress from Savida is crafted from soft mesh fabric with a solid underlay and sheer sleeves.
“Creating a sleek silhouette, the dress has a subtle turtle neck, a maxi length, and a bodycon fit with ruching at the sides to cinch your waist.
“Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores.”
Meanwhile, Dunnes Stores are racing to the tills to get their hands on a new dupe that could save them €55.
The retail giant’s new Gum Sole Casual Trainers in the colour taupe are now available.
They are retailed at only €20 and come in sizes 36 to 42.
The retailer said: “With a sleek and minimal design, these trainers have a faux suede toe detail and classic gum sole.
“They will add a cool retro feel to your streetwear selections.”
The shoes are a dupe of Adidas Sambas, which could set shoopers back €75 in some shops.
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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.
