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.
We offer several styles and shapes from which you can pick. Not sure what style fits best?
It all starts at the waist:
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.
Shop NowOnce you know the kind of waist that fits your body type, it's time to find your shape. A few of our most popular dress shapes include:
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.
Need help measuring? 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.
Contact UsLooking 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 – come see for yourself!
A popular outdoor shopping center in Cary could be in store for a massive makeover.Houston-based Hines, the developer behind the town’s newly opened Fenton development, has submitted a rezoning request to turn a portion of Waverly Place into a mixed-used development. The plan was first reported by...
A popular outdoor shopping center in Cary could be in store for a massive makeover.
Houston-based Hines, the developer behind the town’s newly opened Fenton development, has submitted a rezoning request to turn a portion of Waverly Place into a mixed-used development. The plan was first reported by the Triangle Business Journal.
Among its proposals: up to 750 apartments and an additional 30,000 square feet of commercial space with buildings up to seven stories.
The redevelopment would largely focus on 6.5 acres of the property at 2001 Kildaire Farm Road, including two parking lots and the CMX CinéBistro. It’s unclear if the project would include any affordable housing for households making certain percentages of the area’s median income.
Hines declined to comment on its application.
A neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal will be held Sept. 6, and it could take months before the project comes before Cary Town Council.
Waverly Place, which opened in 1988, is anchored by Whole Foods Market and features a lawn for concerts and other events. Hines bought the 22.5-acre property from Dallas-based Northwood Retail for $88 million in 2022.
The acquisition was influenced, in part, by the company’s “positive” experience developing Fenton, Hines’ managing director, Paul Zarian, said at the time.
“The prospect of continuing to invest in Cary was compelling,” he said, describing the shopping center as a “core asset” surrounded by “excellent demographics.”
As malls struggle nationwide amid the rise of e-commerce, Waverly Place joins a growing list of malls across the Triangle that are being redeveloped to survive.
Northgate Mall in Durham closed in 2020 and is now being redeveloped. In 2021, Cary-based Epic Games purchased Cary Towne Center for $95 million, then demolished it to make room for its new headquarters. University Place in Chapel Hill and The Streets at Southpoint are also being transformed into mixed-use developments with residential, office and retail components.
Hines, meanwhile, is growing its presence in the Triangle.
It opened Fenton last year, its 92-acre mixed-use district featuring retail, office, restaurants, a hotel and apartments.
The firm is also behind the expansion of American Tobacco campus in Durham, a 782,000-square-foot mixed-use project including a 14-story residential high-rise with 350 units, two office buildings and retail space.
This story was originally published August 21, 2023, 12:26 PM.
Cary, N.C. — Group pairings for The Soccer Tournament happening this summer at WakeMed Soccer Park have been announced.The 5-Day Event encompasses a 32-team, winner-take-all tournament that will bring the focus of the soccer world to the Triangle. The tournament features ex-professional players and celebrities.The competition will feature 32 teams playing 7-on-7 soccer...
Cary, N.C. — Group pairings for The Soccer Tournament happening this summer at WakeMed Soccer Park have been announced.
The 5-Day Event encompasses a 32-team, winner-take-all tournament that will bring the focus of the soccer world to the Triangle. The tournament features ex-professional players and celebrities.
The competition will feature 32 teams playing 7-on-7 soccer in a winner-take-all format with a top prize of $1 million. The format of The Soccer Tournament will mirror that of the World Cup, with group play, a knockout round followed by quarterfinals, semifinals and a championship on June 4.
Schedule
Weds, May 31: Arrivals Thurs, June 1: Group play starts Fri, June 2: Group play ends Fri, June 2: Knockout round (16 teams) Sat, June 3: Quarterfinals and semifinals Sun, June 4: The $1 million championship
GROUP A Dortmund (featuring goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller as well as social media influencer Noah Beck) Hoosier Army (Indiana Alumni) Kingdom FC Newtown Pride FC
GROUP B Wolves (EPL) Blade & Grass FC (featuring former U.S. players Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea) DMV Diplomats Villita FC
GROUP C Club Necaxa (LIGA MX) Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israeli Premier League) SLC FC Virginia Dream
GROUP D West Ham (EPL) Culture by Mo Ali FC Dallas United Far East United
GROUP E Wrexham Red Dragons (owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney) Como 1907 (Serie B) US Women (featuring former U.S. stars Heather O’Reilly, Lori Lindsey, Kristine Lilly, and Cat Whitehil) Say Word FC
GROUP F Hashtag UTD (Isthmian Premier League) Conrad & Beasley UTD (Featuring Jimmy Conrad and DaMarcus Beasley) Nati SC (featuring former NFL wide receiver Chad OchoCinco) Gracie FC
GROUP G Team Dempsey (coached by Clint Dempsey and includes former U.S. men's national team teammates Eddie Johnson and Jermaine Jones) Sneaky Fox FC (roster includes former USMNT players Landon Donovan, Alan Gordon, Nick Rimando, and Jay DeMerit) Zala FFF Jackson Boom
GROUP H Charlotte FC (MLS) Duke Sevens (Duke Alumni) NCFC (USL) Raleigh Rebels
No compatible source was found for this media.If you've ever walked through the streets of downtown Cary around dusk, you've likely heard the brassy tones of Larry Kingsley's trumpet echoing down Academy Street.Almost every evening for the past three years, he's stood on the sidewalk with his trumpet – playing patriotic songs, well-known hymns or classic melodies. His music has become part of the twilight comings-and-goings of downtown Cary's culture.He's Cary's 'Trumpet Man.'You'll see him around sunset, st...
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If you've ever walked through the streets of downtown Cary around dusk, you've likely heard the brassy tones of Larry Kingsley's trumpet echoing down Academy Street.
Almost every evening for the past three years, he's stood on the sidewalk with his trumpet – playing patriotic songs, well-known hymns or classic melodies. His music has become part of the twilight comings-and-goings of downtown Cary's culture.
He's Cary's 'Trumpet Man.'
You'll see him around sunset, standing behind a collection bucket and a sign with two words in bold: Alzheimer's Research.
He keeps track of the nights he's been out there: It's been almost 300 performances, and in that time he's raised an astonishing $14,000 in donations to help fight the disease.
It's a cause that's close to his heart.
"My wife of 23 years had Alzheimer's," Kingsley said. "She passed away seven months ago."
For five years as her symptoms progressed, he took care of her.
Kingsley is an Air Force veteran and charter member of the Cary MacGregor Rotary Club. He's a church-goer who spent years singing in choir. When he met his wife, he found she shared his love of music and going on mission trips.
"I graduated from high school in 1957, and then signed up for the Air Force in 1960. My last station was Seymour Johnson Air Force Base," he said.
His wife Georgeanne began having symptoms of Alzheimer's five years ago.
"It got progressively worse, which is one of the markers," Kingsley said.
When her sons came to visit, he'd remind them to introduce themselves again, to say their names and that they were her sons.
"She may or may not recognize you," he said.
Whether or not she always remembered who he was, Kingsley took his vow "in sickness and in health" seriously. For five years, he cared for her – even taking her on little trips and outings to keep her spirits up and make memories together.
In the end, after years of progressing symptoms, Kingsley said she probably didn't remember him anymore.
"It's the longest goodbye," he said.
While she was still alive, Kingsley had already begun playing trumpet to raise money for Alzheimer's Research. Some locals may remember that when he began playing the trumpet several years ago, he'd often have a woman sitting behind him, snuggled beneath blankets in a wheelchair.
These days, Kingsley is often joined by friends and fans who stop by to hear his music. When children pass by, he hands out stickers and stars.
"It's a good reason to get out of the house and interact with the community," he said. "I consider it my ministry."
Whenever he's out here playing his songs and raising money, he said people often share their own stories of Alzheimer's impact on their own lives.
"Every time I play trumpet, somebody will come and tell me about their own wife, their own mother," he said. "It's pervasive."
Maybe, he said, his time and money will help prevent more 'long goodbyes' and lost memories in the future.
"Hopefully, it'll help somebody," he said.
The next time you're walking through Downtown Cary and hear the sound of a trumpet, take a moment to visit with the "Trumpet Man." You can add a donation to his bucket.
Kingsley also has a children's book for sale called Grippo the Friendly Shark.
If you'd like to donate to the Cary Trumpet Man's fundraiser for Alzheimer's Research, contact the Cary MacGregor Rotary Club or send a donation to P.O. Box 452, Cary, NC 27512.
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A seven-acre park under construction in the heart of Downtown Cary continues to catch the attention of many.Downtown Cary Park, which was expected to open earlier in the summer, is now planned to open this fall. The $68 million project, located near Academy Street and East Park Street, includes a town square, plaza, pavilion, skywalk and much more. Park staff said it will also be a hot spot for classes, special events and about 500 programs a year.Park General Manager, Joy Ennis, said the Town of Cary ...
CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A seven-acre park under construction in the heart of Downtown Cary continues to catch the attention of many.
Downtown Cary Park, which was expected to open earlier in the summer, is now planned to open this fall. The $68 million project, located near Academy Street and East Park Street, includes a town square, plaza, pavilion, skywalk and much more. Park staff said it will also be a hot spot for classes, special events and about 500 programs a year.
Park General Manager, Joy Ennis, said the Town of Cary has been planning for the park for more than 20 years. It will be the town’s first urban park. During the process, Ennis said they received a lot of public input to make the area for the people. She said Downtown Cary Park has already started to stimulate economic development and revitalize downtown.
Since 1990, Ennis said Cary’s population has grown significantly from about 45,000 to 180,000 people. Among the historic buildings and homes, the general manager said they have noticed the number of new businesses and homes that have expanded with it.
Among those new businesses is Filly Coffee. Owner, Rosanna Mirabal, who operates out of a cute, turquoise horse trailer, said she started her coffee roasting business in Pennsylvania and opened in Cary about three weeks ago. Mirabal said, “It’s thriving, it’s such a great location… The Cary Park is opening and I think that’s going to be such a great acceleration for a lot of businesses.”
Staff at nearby businesses said they’ve been eager to see the park open after it was originally planned to open in early summer. Ennis said the reason for delays was not just because of the size of the project, but also the wet, rainy season that slowed construction earlier this year.
“You might remember the weather was cold in winter and it rained a lot this past spring. And when it comes to construction and planting, that’s the kind of stuff that delays,” said Roy Dahoquist with Cotton House Craft Brewing. Located next to the construction site, the bartender said they’ve been able to closely watch the progress of the park and talk with construction workers.
Dahoquist said their business isn’t just looking forward to the park, but also the social district that is expected to begin when the park officially opens. Dahoquist said their brewery will be able to sell beer and wine in open containers to customers that will be allowed in the block near the park from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
“All and all, it will just bring more people, bring events and it brings for us as a business. Obviously, with the being a social district, it’ll bring us more customers, more people come in not staying here, but coming in just to grab a drink and go,” said Dahoquist.
Park staff said Downtown Cary Park will open to the public in November with a ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for November 19.
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The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival will return to Booth Amphitheatre in Cary in November, the venue announced Wednesday.The popular lights display will run from Nov. 17, 2023, through Jan. 14, 2024. This is the eighth year the festival has been held in Cary.The annual event will include more than 40 all new hand-crafted displays, each one comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. Cultural arts performances will take place each night on the main stage.“Cary’s signature festival of l...
The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival will return to Booth Amphitheatre in Cary in November, the venue announced Wednesday.
The popular lights display will run from Nov. 17, 2023, through Jan. 14, 2024. This is the eighth year the festival has been held in Cary.
The annual event will include more than 40 all new hand-crafted displays, each one comprised of hundreds of parts, and thousands of LED lights. Cultural arts performances will take place each night on the main stage.
“Cary’s signature festival of light returns with new lanterns, performances, and unique experiences,” says William Lewis, Cary’s Cultural Arts Manager. “Last year’s festival drew guests from all 100 counties in North Carolina, plus visitors from 50 U.S. states and territories. Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre is proud to host this treasured destination event.”
"Any Night" tickets and special packages go on sale Saturday, July 1 via eTix.com and the Booth Amphitheatre website. "Any Night" tickets allow flexibility for visitors who aren't sure which day they plan to attend. Those tickets are $30 before Nov. 17. That price goes up to $35 once the event beings.
Day specific tickets will go on sale Aug. 4 at noon.
Twilight Ticket - Enjoy the lanterns during the “Golden Hour”, which is 90 minutes prior to opening. This ticket allows you early entry and reduced crowds as you witness the lanterns come to life in the night sky. This opportunity is perfect for those that want a little extra time and more room to move around. It also presents the perfect backdrop for pictures. Twilight Tickets will be offered Tuesday-Sunday beginning at 4:30 p.m. and not available on holidays.
VIP (Very Important Panda) Tour - Want to know more about how the lanterns are made and how they make their way from China to North Carolina? Why not take a North Carolina Chinese Lantern VIP Tour. For approximately 45 minutes a CLF Tour Guide will walk you through the festival and share insider information on how this magnificent festival comes to be each season. Learn more about the tiny village where the lanterns are handmade and the rich history and meaning of Lantern Festivals throughout China. Reservations are required for VIP Tours as we will limit crowds. Tours will begin at 4:35 p.m. and take place on Monday.
