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10 distinctly Irish style tips

Are you ready for LFW (Letterkenny Fashion Week)?

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Dublin may not be one of the fashion capitals of the world, but you can’t say that Irish people don’t have style. It’s in our very DNA. And you can be just as fashionable as we are if you follow these tips to the letter.

Put this all over your face. Just cover yourself in it

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Choose one at least two shades darker than your natural skin tone and go mad. Do your lips too. Everything.

Tie back/cut your hair so we can see your lovely face

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Your mam is right. Why DO you want all that hair in your face?

Before buying anything, have an honest conversation with yourself on if you’ll “get the wear out of it”

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Will you still be wearing it in 10 years time, when it’s old and ball-y and yellow at the collar? No? Don’t bother with it then.

Make sure to inform someone if part of your outfit is from Penneys or Dunnes

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“That’s a cool top.”
“Do you like it? It’s from Penneys! A FIVER!”
“Stop! That’s AMAZING.”

If you wear something from Penneys and don’t inform everyone of the price, have you really even worn it?

O’Neills tracksuit bottoms are a comfy yet stylish option for any occasion

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Zips zipped all the way up, obviously, so they flap around your ankles. See the way they make your legs look like tree trunks? That’s hot!

And GAA jerseys? Formalwear

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Mass. Nights out. Debs. Anytime, anywhere.

Throwing on a nice pashmina will tie your whole outfit together

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There’s nothing Irish mammies love more than a nice pashmina. Maybe it’s time you followed their lead?

And black dress shoes go with everything

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Not just suits, boys! Jeans, chinos, combat pants… The choices are endless.

If you buy something in Brown Thomas, keep the bag to cart your stuff about in for the next three years

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Perfect for storing lunch boxes or keeping your runners in while you walk to work.

The illusion of glamour is all you need. Just the illusion.

And never accept any compliments on your clothes

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If someone tries to compliment you, just give them something like this.

Oh this auld shitedisgusting awful thing? I’ve had it for DECADES. I’m like a granny! Seriously! How are you even looking at me without wincing?!

Congratulations! Now you’re as stylish as any Irish person. Use it well.

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Valerie Loftus
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