When it comes to the latest trends in women's apparel, there's no better place to shop till you drop than Downtown Chucktown. And if you're searching for the finest threads in Cary, look no further than Copper Penny - the Lowcountry's go-to shop for anyone that has a passion for fashion.
We have been dressing women in Cary for over 34 years and offer upscale designer collections curated with a Southern eye. Here, women from around the United States discover sophisticated, effortless beauty for every season. Whether you're looking for a sassy new dress to impress that special someone or the perfect outfit for your next vacation, your options are endless at Copper Penny.
With easy-to-find locations close to Cary's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Cary. Whether you're a tidy professional or a fierce trend-setter, our goal is to help you find the perfect look for your own unique style. With designer brands like CK Bradley and Holst & Lee on hand year-round, finding your new look is easy and fun when you visit Copper Penny.
Our clothing lines give ladies a refreshing mix of one-of-a-kind authenticity with real wearability, allowing them to shine with confidence and style all year long. So, go ahead and spoil yourself - you deserve to look like a million bucks!
Diamonds are pretty and all, but honestly? Dresses are a girl's best friend. Dresses are fun, comfortable, and versatile. At Copper Penny, they're also fashionable and cute. We have a huge selection of women's dresses in Cary, NC, from stylistic sheath dresses to drop-waist styles that will make your girlfriends jealous.
These dresses are made to fit your waist and then gradually flare out towards the hem. A-line dresses are excellent for minimizing thighs, hips, and midsections while pulling the eyes to your bust. This style of dress is a great fit for almost any body type. There's a reason why so many brides settle on A-Line dresses for their big day! With plenty of varieties, this is a kind of dress that you can wear again and again.
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Like the A-Line style, empire dresses are made to fit through your bust. Rather than creating a distinctly angular shape like the A-Line, the Empire style flows from the bust down. This is another kind of dress that fits many body types. From curvy to apple body shapes, the Empire draws focus to your bust and minimizes everything else. For lovely ladies on the shorter side, this style defines your silhouette, especially if you choose a maxi length dress.
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A throwback to the roaring 20's style flapper dresses, Drop Waist dresses look best on lean, athletic bodies that don't have too many curves in the hip area. The key to pulling off a Drop Waist style dress is to ensure that it's not hugging you. This dress is best worn when it is able to hang freely on your body.
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Any clothing store for women in Cary, NC, worth its salt, will have plenty of fit & flare dresses for you to try. This common-shaped dress is one of the most popular on the market, mainly because they look great on every woman, regardless of age or shape. A timeless choice, fit & flare dresses fit through the bodice and flare out just below your hip. This helps develop a balanced, slimming silhouette for most women. If you want to accentuate your best assets and hide everything else, ask our experienced fashionistas to show you some the most popular fit & flare dresses at Copper Penny.
Time to start doing your happy dance! Fit & flare dresses have very balanced proportions, making them a true winner for every body type. Women with athletic builds love this dress for the extra curves. Women with apple-shaped bodies love how fit & flare dresses define their waistlines. Because this dress already looks like an hourglass on the hanger, it will be a natural fit for ladies with such a figure.
Shift dresses are typically rectangular in shape and tend to be comfy and forgiving since they aren't fitted. Also called a column dress, the shift dress is a great choice for polished professionals needing a conservative, fashionable outfit for work.
These dresses look fabulous on women with athletic, lean shapes and women with an apple-like figure. This kind of dress doesn't work well with a belt, so ladies with an hourglass figure may not be able to show off their curves in a shift. Try pairing this dress with a nice pair of heels for a beautiful new look!
Wrap dresses are one of the most popular styles on the market, because they give ladies of most shapes and sizes a flattering, fashionable dress option.
If you have an hourglass, apple, or generally curvy body shape, you're going to love wrap dresses. This style of dress offers a natural waist while placing emphasis on your bust. Wrap dresses give you a balanced silhouette and, with a knee-length fit, are great for any type of color or style, both day and nightwear.
Unless you're feeling extra sassy, chances are you're wearing a top at this very moment. Tops are garments that cover the top half of your body. At Copper Penny, we have an endless selection of tops in a wide range of styles - from basic tees to blouses and everything in between. If you're looking for the highest quality women's tops in Cary, NC, you just hit the jackpot!
With that said, finding the right top for the right occasion is easier said than done. However, at Copper Penny, we make finding the right top fun. Whether you're looking for a top that makes a statement or you need a classic button-down for a subdued style, we've got your back. We only carry the most popular tops from the best brands and designers around the world.
Sometimes called broadcloth tops, poplins have classic characteristics and are often woven with an over/under weave. This kind of weave gives more substance to your top while also giving you room to breathe. Poplin shirts are typically soft and smooth, and are great for everyday business attire, some formal occasions, and for certain ceremonies. Sweet and feminine, our Bruna poplin eyelet bib top features ruffles at the sleeves and an eyelet lace yoke at the front. Pair your poplin with your favorite pair of shorts or jeans for a contemporary, relaxed look.
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Great for wearing solo or layered over a camisole or tank top, wrap tops are lightweight, versatile, and great for many different occasions. Wrap tops go well with jeans, maxi dresses, and high-waisted jeans or trousers. Our V-Neck Wrap SLV Top by Jayden is uber-popular at Copper Penny and the perfect choice for dressing down or dressing up. The choice is yours!
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For a dose of feminine fashion, be sure you add an off-the-shoulder top to your everyday wardrobe. A casual, sexy choice, off-the-shoulder tops have unique necklines that cut across your upper arms and chest, leaving your shoulders bare. The result is a flirty flash of skin, which elongates your neck and gives a relaxed, "daytime casual" look. Our Nola off-the-shoulder top pairs perfectly with shorts or even a flowy skirt and is hand-woven in Spain using Jacquard fabric.
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Who doesn't love a good tank top?! Tank tops are lightweight, versatile, and equally great for lounging in the yard or running errands on weekends. Tank tops lend an air of simplicity to your outfit and can be styled in endless ways. Take our Velvet Heart Victory Tank, for instance. This tank is a refreshing update on our classic sleeveless tank top, complete with fray details and a scoop neck. Throw in the fact that it's machine washable, and you have a wardrobe winner.
Shop NowHaving trouble finding the best top for your size and style? As the most trusted women's clothing boutique in Cary, NC, Copper Penny has helped women discover new looks in the Lowcountry for more than two decades. We take pride in providing a personalized, boutique experience for our customers. If you have questions, give us a call or swing by one of our locations. We would be happy to give you our professional opinion.
Until then, here's a quick guide you can follow to help you find the right fit for your women's top in Cary:
When choosing a women's top for your outfit, you have to consider how comfortable, confident, and beautiful you will feel. The best way to feel your best in an outfit is to make sure it fits correctly. To get started, you'll want to take your measurements. For most women's tops, the best areas to focus on are your hips, waist, and chest.
Hip Measurements: Measuring your hips is fairly easy. Take your measuring tape and use it to wrap around the widest area of your hips.
Waist Measurements: Take your measuring tape and place it at the very top of your hip bone. Wrap it all the way around your body. Try to keep your measuring tape in line with your belly button. For the most accurate measurements, stand up straight and breathe normally.
Chest Measurements: For an accurate chest measurement, take the end of your measuring tape and place it on the fullest area of your bust. From there, wrap the tape around your body, under your armpits, and around the blades of your shoulders. Then, wrap the tape tightly from the back of your body to the front, where you started.
Swing by Copper Penny and ask one of our friendly sales associates to help you out! While you're there, don't forget to check out our huge selection of women's tops in Cary, NC.
Looking to take your style to the next level? You can also get in touch with a personal stylist directly from our website. With a personal stylist by your side, you can find stunning looks for specific occasions, using comfortable clothing in your favorite colors and cuts. Copper Penny is your one-stop-shop for fashionable, fun, fabulous designer clothing in Cary. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The 2024 ACC Men’s Soccer Championship shifts to WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, on Thursday, November 14, with semifinal action. The championship game will be played in Cary on Sunday, November 17.
The semifinals begin on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. ET, with Virginia and Wake Forest squaring off, followed by California playing Clemson at approximately 8 p.m. ET. ACC Network will air both matches. The championship match will be broadcast on ESPNU on Sunday at noon ET.
The winner of the ACC Championship earns the league’s automatic berth into the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The selection show for the field of 48 will be broadcast at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18, on NCAA.com. The tournament kicks off on Thursday, November 21.
Tickets are on sale now for the ACC semifinals and championship match at WakeMed Soccer Park and can be purchased HERE. Single-game tickets for the semifinal matches are $10 in advance and $15 on gameday, while championship game tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on gameday. ACC students are admitted for free with a valid school ID.
There are several promotional elements for fans attending at WakeMed Soccer Park:
2024 ACC Men’s Soccer Championship First Round – Wednesday, Nov. 6 No. 2 Clemson 3, No. 15 Louisville 1 No. 11 California 2, No. 6 North Carolina 1 No. 3 Duke 2, No. 14 Virginia Tech 0 No. 5 Wake Forest 2, No. 12 Syracuse 1 No. 9 Virginia 2, No. 8 NC State 1 No. 4 SMU 1, No. 13 Boston College 0 No. 7 Stanford 3, No. 10 Notre Dame 2
Quarterfinals – Sunday, Nov. 10 No. 2 Clemson 1, No. 7 Stanford 0 No. 5 Wake Forest 2, No. 4 SMU 2 (2OT; WF 5-4 PK) No. 11 California 2, No. 3 Duke 0 No. 9 Virginia 2, No. 1 Pitt 0
Semifinals – WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C. – Thursday, Nov. 14 No. 9 Virginia vs. No. 5 Wake Forest | 5:30 p.m. | ACC Network No. 11 California vs. No. 2 Clemson | 8 p.m. | ACC Network
Final – WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C. – Sunday, Nov. 17 Noon | ESPNU
All times Eastern
Noting ACC Men’s Soccer • The ACC announced its 2024 All-ACC Team and Season Awards on Wednesday, highlighted by Notre Dame’s Matthew Roou as the Offensive Player of the Year and Pitt’s Jay Vidovich as Coach of the Year for a record eighth time. (Release) • This is the 38th ACC Men's Soccer Championship and the first with a 15-team field. For the first time since 2014, the semifinals will be played on a neutral field. • This is the seventh straight season and 17th time the ACC Championship has been contested in Cary, N.C. • California and Virginia are the second and third teams in tournament history to win two road games to get to the ACC semifinals, joining Louisville in 2023. • At No. 11, Cal is the lowest seed to reach the ACC semis. At No. 9, Virginia is tied with the 2023 Louisville team for the second lowest. • The lowest seed to ever reach an ACC Championship Game is No. 8 Clemson in 2022. The No. 7 seed in 2015, Syracuse was the lowest-seeded team to win the championship. • Clemson is aiming to become the first repeat league champion since Wake Forest in 2016 and 2017. • Among current ACC programs, Clemson and Virginia lead with 16 ACC Championships apiece. UVA has captured a league-best 11 tournament titles, while Clemson has won five. • Pitt is the tournament's No. 1 seed for the second time in program history (2021). • ACC teams finished 76-16-27 (75.2%) in non-conference play, best of any league this season. • The ACC owns the nation's top conference RPI. In the latest RPI on Tuesday, 12 ACC teams rank among the top 50, led by Pitt at No. 3 and followed by Virginia (6), Duke (8), Stanford (9), SMU (12), Clemson (14), UNC (17), Wake Forest (21), California (26), NC State (32), Virginia Tech (41) and Notre Dame (47). • All 15 ACC teams rank among the top 70 in the RPI. • Six ACC teams were ranked in the Nov. 5 United Soccer Coaches Poll, including three in the top 10. Both totals are the most of any conference. Duke is No. 2 nationally and is followed by Clemson (7), Pitt (9), North Carolina (14), SMU (15) and NC State (21). • 13 of the 15 ACC teams have been ranked nationally for at least one week. • Four ACC teams rank among the top 20 nationally in scoring offense, with Duke (3.17) and Clemson (2.72) ranking first and third, respectively. Pitt and Notre Dame are tied for 13th at 2.12 goals per game. • Notre Dame's Matthew Roou ranks fourth nationally in goals (14) and sixth in goals per game (0.82) and points (32). Duke's Ulfur Bjornsson is seventh in goals (13), while Duke's Adam Luckhurst (11) is 18th. • Clemson won its fourth national championship to cap the 2023 season – its second title in three years – downing ACC rival Notre Dame, 2-1, in the title game of the NCAA Men's College Cup. • ACC teams have won 20 NCAA men’s soccer championships, with 11 since 2001, including the last three (Clemson 2021, Syracuse 2022, Clemson 2023). • Eight active ACC programs have won at least one national championship, the most of any conference. The 15 active ACC schools have combined for 20 titles. • Virginia has won seven NCAA men's soccer championships, which is third most all-time. Clemson (4), Stanford (3), North Carolina (2), Duke (1), Notre Dame (1), Syracuse (1) and Wake Forest (1) also have won titles. • Two ACC teams advanced to the Men's College Cup in each of the last five tournaments. The ACC has had at least one team in the College Cup in 22 of the last 23 seasons.
A Triangle town is getting a little bit sweeter this week with the opening of a new doughnut shop.Dunkin’, a national coffee and doughnuts brand, will open its fifth store in Cary on Thursday, Dec. 12. The 1,400-square-foot store at 510 Optical Lane will be the 50th Raleigh-area location for franchising brand Coastal Franchising, according to a press release. Coastal Franchising owns and operates 132 Dun...
A Triangle town is getting a little bit sweeter this week with the opening of a new doughnut shop.
Dunkin’, a national coffee and doughnuts brand, will open its fifth store in Cary on Thursday, Dec. 12.
The 1,400-square-foot store at 510 Optical Lane will be the 50th Raleigh-area location for franchising brand Coastal Franchising, according to a press release. Coastal Franchising owns and operates 132 Dunkin’ locations across the Carolinas and Virginia.
The new Cary shop, complete with a drive-thru and complimentary Wi-Fi, will seat 18 people and employ 35. Store hours will be 5 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
Dunkin’ calls its new locations — including the Optical Lane store — “Next Generation” restaurants. They emphasize energy efficiency and feature a modern design, a tap system for dispensing cold coffees and teas, and a dedicated mobile pickup area.
Formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts, the Massachusetts-based company announced a rebrand in 2018.
To celebrate the grand opening, Dunkin’ is offering a select number of customers a special deal.
The first 100 customers who visit the store starting at 5 a.m. on opening day, Dec. 12, will be rewarded with free coffee for a year.
Specifically, they’ll be given a coupon book with four medium hot or iced coffee coupons per month for 14 months. The coupons are valid only at the Optical Lane location.
Here are some other Cary openings and closings The News & Observer has recently reported:
â–ª Lloyd’s Full Service will open next year at 107 E. Chatham St., on a string of blocks that’s become one of Cary’s culinary hot spots. Built in a former 1950s garage and gas station, Lloyd’s will be operated by Early Bird Night Owl hospitality group, which manages the dining programs at boutique hotels The Durham and Cary’s Mayton Inn.
â–ª After nearly six years of waiting, acclaimed Raleigh chef Scott Crawford is set to unveil Crawford Brothers Steakhouse the week of Dec. 16. As exquisite as it is sprawling, the new steakhouse joins Cary’s Fenton development as the upscale shopping center’s restaurant anchor.
â–ª The Office Depot location at 2011 Walnut St. in Cary will soon close.
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Last November, Cary opened its downtown park with an ice skating rink, celebrity guests, plane flyovers and light shows.Now, to celebrate Downtown Cary Park’s first year, the town is holding a day of events Saturday featuring “Greatest Hits” from the park’s programming calendar.The 7-acre park, bordered by Walker, Academy, Park and Walnut streets, was 20 years in the making and cost $68 million.Joy Ennis, general manager, said since opening, the park has hosted almost 900 programs with between 40,...
Last November, Cary opened its downtown park with an ice skating rink, celebrity guests, plane flyovers and light shows.
Now, to celebrate Downtown Cary Park’s first year, the town is holding a day of events Saturday featuring “Greatest Hits” from the park’s programming calendar.
The 7-acre park, bordered by Walker, Academy, Park and Walnut streets, was 20 years in the making and cost $68 million.
Joy Ennis, general manager, said since opening, the park has hosted almost 900 programs with between 40,000 and 60,000 people participating and visiting the park each month.
The foot traffic has boosted local businesses, as visitors also go to nearby restaurants, hotels and boutiques, Ennis said.
The park has even driven investment in the downtown area, Ennis said. The renovated Rogers building has opened on East Chatham Street, along with The Albatross Golf Pub. Developments like the Jordan mixed-use project are in the works.
“Our yoga classes have grown immensely with over 60 people in each class,” Ennis said. “It’s a nice indicator of successful programming. Registrations fill up in a hot minute every time we have a program.”
For Saturday’s birthday, Ennis said there will be a cake cutting, cupcakes, and singing of “Happy Birthday” by local musician and N.C. Central alumna Dupresha Lache Townsend.
At 5 and 7:15 p.m., there will be a 15-minute drone light show in partnership with Sky Elements that highlights the park’s Bark Bar, Botanical Garden, and The Nest areas
Saturday begins with yoga at 9 a.m. at the park’s Academy Pavilion, followed by the regularly scheduled Cary Farmers Market along Park Street.
From noon until 8 p.m., there will be live music; photos with Belle, Tinkerbell, Moana and Spiderman; circus performances; face painting and balloon art. The Poetry Fox will crafts poems on demand on a typewriter.
Food trucks will be lined along Academy and Park streets serving food from Taco Neza, Brusters and TrySeafood Grill.
For a full schedule of the free events go to downtowncarypark.com.
This story was originally published November 14, 2024, 12:58 PM.
Don't miss an annual holiday shopping event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Christmas lights this weekend!Lights, shopping and more holiday funVisit Santa Claus - Take a photo with Santa this weekend! Just check our list of events....
Don't miss an annual holiday shopping event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Christmas lights this weekend!
Visit Santa Claus - Take a photo with Santa this weekend! Just check our list of events.
Skate the Square at Fenton - The rink in Cary is open seven days a week through February. Tickets can be purchased in advance.
North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival- The beloved walk-through festival returns to Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheatre through Jan. 12 with more than 40 new displays with LED lights. Date-specific tickets are already available online.
The Rink at Red Hat Amphitheater - Enjoy the thrill of ice skating in a winter wonderland through Jan. 20. Admission is $15 for skaters. Tickets are available online.
Winter Lights Extravaganza - Over three miles of strings have been used containing over 30,000 lights at Dr. Young's Pond Berry Farm in Angier. The show kicks off Nov. 27 is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in addition to Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas nights.
Ice skating rink at Downtown Cary Park - The rink opens Sunday, Dec. 1! The skating rink does not take RSVPs. Check-in is in person at Park Street Courts and operates on a first-come, first-served basis until the rink reaches capacity for each skating window.
Nov. 29-Dec. 1: The Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market - The annual Christmas Carousel shopping event at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds features hundreds of vendors. Tickets are on sale now.
Dec. 1: Santa Strut Holiday Bazaar and Santa Costume Contest – Shop from over 30 artisan vendors, dance and enjoy live music from Winter Jandrland, and enjoy cocktails and spiked coffees. There will also be a contest for the best Santa and Mrs. Claus costumes. This event is only for adults 21 and older.
Nov. 27-Nov. 30: NC Symphony's Cirque Holiday Pops - You’ll be amazed by spellbinding grace and daredevil feats, with contortionists and acrobats performing on stage—and 40 feet above it—all while the symphony spreads holiday cheer!
Nov. 29: Canes vs. Florida Panthers - The Canes take on the Panthers at home. The game will be broadcast at 3 p.m. EST on WRAL-TV as part of the Hockey for the Holidays event.
Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Hadestown - Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, see the show on stage at DPAC.
Nov. 30: Pentatonix - See the Hallelujah! It's A Christmas Tour at the Lenovo Center on Saturday.
