DUNNES Stores fans are rushing to buy a cosy new fleece for your “casual wardrobe” – and it costs just €15.
The Half Zip Fleece is now available online and in stores across the country.
With Ireland in the midst of a cold snap, many shoppers are nabbing items to keep them warm.
Retailing at €15, the new Half Zip Fleece is perfect for your casual wardrobe or sportswear.
It features zip pockets to the front and a high neck to keep out draughts.
And it comes in three colours: khaki, raspberry and red.
Dunnes Stores chiefs said their new fleece offer a “soft and cosy” design.
They said: “A staple for your casual wardrobe or sportswear, this textured fleece features zip pockets to the front and a high neck to keep out draughts.
“Soft and cosy, this is a layer you’ll reach for again and again.”
The cosy fleece range in sizes XS to XXL.
And the retailer is also selling other warm pieces to keep you cosy during the cold weather.
The Gallery Alexa Knit Dress costs just €35 and is set to fly off the shelves.
Shoppers can pick the dress up in sizes XS to XL.
And what’s even better, is that the dress can be used to keep warm during Ireland’s latest cold snap.
The versatile dress can be paired with a range of items to complete the look.
For added heat, why not pair the dress with some thermal tights to ensure you’re kept warm.
For shoes, you can pick up the Fur Trim Ankle Boot that has shoppers racing to the tills, costing just €30.
The black boots feature a buckle on the side, two straps around the front and fur lining the top of the ankle.
The boots come in sizes 37 to 42.
In the official item description on the Dunnes Stores website, fashion chiefs said: “These leather-look ankle boots feature a cosy fur trim and a stylish metal buckle strap around the ankle.
“With an inner zip for easy wear and a low heel, they’re ideal for both everyday style and dressing up for special occasions.”
And to layer up in the cold, you can add a new popular jacket from the retailer.
The Mid-Waisted Padded Coat has landed in stores nationwide and is also available online.
The winter puffer coat is has deep pockets, drawstrings, an invisible zip and a hood.
It’s available in a winter-white or a classic black.
Dunnes Stores bosses said the padded jacket has a “flattering fit”.
They said: “This padded coat features a zip-through front and a cosy hood, designed for those extra chilly days.
“With a drawstring waist for a flattering fit, buttoned side pockets for secure storage, and elasticated cuffs for added warmth, it’s an essential piece for winter.”
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.
