AN Irish mum over 40 has show how she styled a gorgeous belted dress for spring – and people say it’s fabulous.
The fashion fan took to social media to show off her stunning outfit.


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Nicola Downey, known on instagram as @Nicola_notions, is a popular fashion content creator with over 3,000 followers on the platform.
And she revealed how she styled a fabulous Paul Costelloe belted dress from Dunnes Stores.
Matching it with a sleeveless Dunnes coat, Nicola’s outfit is perfect for those warm days and chilly nights during spring.
She captioned the clip: “1 or 2, which is your favourite?”
The stunning Paul Costelloe Khaki Pocket Pleat Dress is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores for €70.
Made from satin fabric, it comes in sizes ranging from 8 to 18.
It’s designed with a button-through front, two patch pockets and a self-tie belt.
Dunnes Stores said: “This Paul Costelloe midi dress is a utility-inspired style, crafted from a silky satin fabric.
“Finished with a pleated skirt, it is an elegant addition to your formal wear.
“Brought to you by Irish designer Paul Costelloe, exclusively for Dunnes Stores.”
People have taken to the comment section to share their opinions with the dress.
One person wrote: “Love the khaki dress.”
Another said: “The dress is beautiful on you.”
Meanwhile, a fashion fan has found a perfect pair of barrel jeans at Dunnes Stores – and they’re an absolute bargain.
As spring season has fully kicked off, many fashion lovers are set to overhaul their wardrobe with new styles and clothes – and this pair of jeans is perfect to include in your new closet.
Regina Lloyd, who posts under @allthingsginafied on Instagram, shared the gorgeous pair of jeans that are perfect for all occasions.
‘TICK ALL THE BOXES’
Captioning the post, she wrote: “Barrel denim… are you a fan?
“You may just be tempted to dip your toe into this trend as I’ve just found a really affordable fab pair that ticks all the boxes when it comes to finding the perfect fit.”
Regina pointed out how finding a pair of barrel jeans is “tough” as they may not suit everyone due to the placement and size of the pockets.
She also pointed out that it can be difficult to source a comfortable pair.
However, she picked up a pair of trendy barrel jeans at Dunnes Stores that are perfect for fashion fans and suitable for many occasions
She exclaimed: “Dunnes is on point at the moment and the price points are amazing!”
Regina revealed the casual outfit featuring the gorgeous Dunnes Stores High Rise Barrel Jeans, priced at €25.
Why police were called to first Dunnes Stores opening
BETWEEN the weekly food shops and bargain fashion – Dunnes Stores is a staple retailer in Irish households.
But this wasn’t always the case, and when the initial branch of the shop opened its doors in 1944 it caused quite the stir
On March 31 of the year, Ben Dunne opened the first ever Dunnes Stores on St Patrick’s Street in Co Cork.
Locals quickly learned of the grand opening and flooded into the store in what the retailer’s archives recall as a “shopping frenzy.”
The bargain clothing on sale inside the new store at “pre-war prices” was one of the factors cited for the buzz.
During the chaos a window was forced in and Gardai were called to the scene.
Cops worked to deal with the eager crowds and keep shoppers calm and safe before they made it into the store for their first Dunnes experience.
Fast forward some 80 years, the business now employs over 18,000 people and although an opening of a Dunnes branch hasn’t caused quite as much stir since the very first one, it has cemented its place as one of the nation’s leading retailers.
Dunnes Stores now has 138 stores across Europe:
- 118 in the Republic of Ireland,
- 15 in Northern Ireland
- Five stores in Spain.