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Rayana Zapryanova

'I'm a stylist - and this Dunnes Stores blazer dupe will save you thousands'

A stylist has predicted that this Dunnes Stores blazer that's similar in style to a designer one will fly off the shelves.

Personal stylist and blogger Deidre Chestnutt compared the blazer to a classic Balmain one which costs thousands. Meanwhile, the Gallery Button Blazer from Dunnes Stores costs just €45.

“This is definitely going to be a sell-out,” Deidre, who posts on Instagram under @unique_personal_stylist, wrote. “A timeless classic perfect for pairing with jeans or tailoring. If you don’t like a bargain, then you can fork out £1,750 for a Balmain one from Selfridges.”

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In Ireland, you can find Balmain blazers in Brown Thomas from €2,090, although it might be slightly cheaper in certain online shops. The Dunnes Stores dupe is similar in style to their new double-breasted blazer but only a fraction of the price.

The 'timeless classic' is a slim fitting double-breasted blazer which features gold-tone buttons, two functional front pockets and tonal lining. It comes in three colours – navy, green and ivory – and is available in sizes 8-20.

It also used to be sold in black but is no longer available.

The resemblance between the Balmain blazer (left) and the currently unavailable black Dunnes Store dupe (right) was particularly striking. (Brown Thomas and Dunnes Stores)

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