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 Charleston, 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 Charleston 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 Charleston's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Charleston. 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 Charleston, SC, 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 Charleston, SC, 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 Charleston, SC, 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 Charleston, SC, 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 Charleston:
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 Charleston, SC.
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 Charleston. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
A storm system currently churning over the middle of the country is lining up to deliver some potentially severe weather across the Palmetto State over the weekend.A severe weather alert issued March 14 by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources warns that the worst weather will likely occur to the west of the state, but ...
A storm system currently churning over the middle of the country is lining up to deliver some potentially severe weather across the Palmetto State over the weekend.
A severe weather alert issued March 14 by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources warns that the worst weather will likely occur to the west of the state, but South Carolina could see damaging winds and tornadoes starting late March 15 and lasting through March 16.
The severity of the storm and the timing of its arrival will vary across the state, with impacts starting along the western border and moving east until the squall line moves offshore during the evening hours on March 16.
Much like the storm that moved through the state on March 12, this system will pull a cold front from the Great Lakes down into the South. Unlike the storm earlier this month, warmer and more humid air will already be in place, which could fuel more severe thunderstorms and create more favorable conditions for the formation of tornadoes.
The Storm Prediction Center puts the worst of that weather in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi on March 15.
"Our primary concern will be locally damaging winds. Like last Wednesday, it will be pretty windy even outside the thunderstorms, but the storms will cause the strongest wind gusts. The next concern is isolated tornadoes; the tornado risk is higher this time around," wrote Frank Strait, SCDNR severe weather liaison.
Damaging hail could occur in some locations, and flash flooding may occur as this storm is expected to be slower moving than the system that raced through the region last week. The greatest risk for flash flooding will be in the Upstate, Strait said.
The Upstate will bear the brunt of the storm first, starting in the early morning hours of March 16, and by midday it will likely be over the Midlands.
"If this timing is correct, the storms reach the Coastal Plain during the warmest and most unstable part of the day, so this may be where the greatest severe weather risk occurs," wrote Strait.
In the Lowcountry, a National Weather Service advisory projects the timing of storm impacts to be between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on March 16, but that could change. The advisory warns of 60 mph wind gusts, isolated tornadoes and "marginally severe" hail up to the size of a quarter. A wind advisory for Lake Moultrie may be required, and high surf from Charleston to Edisto is also likely.
According to NWS, an earlier arrival will diminish the risks, while a later arrival could result in a higher risk for severe weather.
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Deputies in Charleston County will soon be able to serve and execute civil immigration warrants at the Al Cannon Detention Center, according to an announcement from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.The law enforcement agency said Tuesday that it has rejoined the Section 287 (G) program in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).This program is a voluntary partnership between ICE and the county, allowing deputies to perform limited immigration actions wit...
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Deputies in Charleston County will soon be able to serve and execute civil immigration warrants at the Al Cannon Detention Center, according to an announcement from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office.
The law enforcement agency said Tuesday that it has rejoined the Section 287 (G) program in partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
This program is a voluntary partnership between ICE and the county, allowing deputies to perform limited immigration actions within their jurisdiction.
CCSO said they have signed a memorandum to participate in the Warrant Service Officer (WSO) program, which is one of three models offered under 287 (g).
The warrant service model allows ICE to train deputies to serve and executive civil immigration warrants in jails, in this case, Al Cannon.
“It enables our agency to assist in the removal of individuals in custody who have committed serious crimes and are in the U.S. unlawfully,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
“The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office remains dedicated to public safety, law, and order, and serving the community while cooperating with state and federal agencies in accordance with the law,” the agency added. “Our approach remains unchanged: “We prioritize public safety and collaborate across all levels of government to serve Charleston County.”
Former Charleston County Sheriff Kristin Graziano dissolved the 287(g) agreement between the sheriff’s office and ICE as one of her first official acts after taking office in 2021.
According to ICE, four other agencies in South Carolina were enrolled in 287(g) programs as of March 11. These include the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, Horry County Sheriff’s Office, York County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Since taking office, Trump has signed several executive orders to crack down on immigration. He deployed military personnel and federal law enforcement to the southern border, froze the U.S. refugee admissions program, and reinstated policies that restrict pathways for asylum seekers.
He also ordered an end to birthright citizenship, though a federal judge quickly blocked the executive order, deeming it “blatantly unconstitutional.”
In February, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to the state’s 46 sheriffs encouraging them to work with ICE on immigration enforcement efforts.
A South Carolina barbecue joint serves the unexpected — and fans love it.Now, Lewis Barbecue ranks as the No. 1 best place to eat barbecue in the Palmetto State, according to results published Tuesday, March 11.To determine the top barbecue restaurant in the state, the magazine Southern Living said it wor...
A South Carolina barbecue joint serves the unexpected — and fans love it.
Now, Lewis Barbecue ranks as the No. 1 best place to eat barbecue in the Palmetto State, according to results published Tuesday, March 11.
To determine the top barbecue restaurant in the state, the magazine Southern Living said it worked with researchers at Proof Insights from July 10 to Aug. 21. They surveyed more than 10,000 magazine readers, and the winner earned a South’s Best Award, a spokesperson told McClatchy News via email.
Lewis Barbecue, which has a presence in Charleston and Greenville, focuses on smoked meats with Texas flair. That means it serves beef ribs, brisket and other dishes that might not typically be on South Carolina menus.
“John Lewis moved east from Austin in 2016 to open a Texas-style barbecue joint in the heart of downtown Charleston, and in 2022 he added a second location in Greenville,” the magazine wrote in its report. “The prime brisket is as good as any in the South, and so are the spicy hot guts sausages and meaty spareribs. Hatch chile corn pudding and green Hatch chile barbecue sauce add a few accents from Lewis’s hometown of El Paso.”
Lewis Barbecue isn’t a stranger to recognition. In 2023, the review website Yelp named the restaurant the state’s favorite place for barbecue. That same year, Southern Living said it was impressive that Lewis “won over a bunch of pork-eating Carolinians with the allure of slow-smoked beef.”
“The pitmaster’s cult-like following can be attributed to his unerring dedication to barbecue — from welding his own custom-designed smokers to waking up at 4 a.m. to tend to the fire, he takes his meat seriously,” the restaurant wrote on its website.
While the menu includes Lewis’ “legendary beef brisket,” the restaurant also serves pork ribs and pulled pork. Traditionally, barbecue in the Palmetto State has been characterized by different sauces, but only one type of meat reigns supreme.
“Of course, barbecue in South Carolina means pork and only pork,” the S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism wrote on its website. “Other things, such as beef and chicken, can be barbecued, but only pork is referred to as barbecue.”
Southern Living didn’t reveal the runners-up on the 2025 list. Last year’s winner was Henry’s Smokehouse in Greenville, The State reported.
The South’s Best Awards also considered the top cities, beaches, hotels and other regional attractions.
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Home>Manufacturing>Inside Goose Creek operations of the largest military shipbuilder in the USListen to this articleA new division of the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. is in full swing after establishing operations in South Carolina just two months ago.Newport News Shipbuilding-Charleston Operations, a facility in a divis...
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A new division of the largest military shipbuilder in the U.S. is in full swing after establishing operations in South Carolina just two months ago.
Newport News Shipbuilding-Charleston Operations, a facility in a division of Virginia-based Huntington Ingalls Industries, better known as HII, began in Goose Creek roughly 60 days ago.
In two days, the site, which spans nearly 50 acres and includes roughly 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, will send off its first structural unit to NNS headquarters in Virginia for U.S. Navy aircraft carrier production.
NNS is the sole builder of aircraft carriers for the nation and one of the two companies that build submarines for the U.S., Matt Needy, general manager and vice president of Charleston operations, said during a tour of the sprawling facility on Wednesday. The company has overseen the design, construction, overhaul and repair of more than 800 ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers since beginning 139 years ago.
The purpose of the NNS Goose Creek operations is to specialize in modules of the submarines and aircraft carriers to unburden the main production in Virginia, Needy said.
In January HII closed on the acquisition of all the assets of metal fabricator W International SC LLC and Vivid Empire SC LLC (collectively “W International”). Financial terms of the deal were not revealed.
The company specializes in two classes of nuclear-powered submarines, the Virginia-Class and the Columbia-Class. Modules that the Goose Creek operations produce include the habitability module, auxiliary machine room and weapons module of the Virginia-Class along with the auxiliary machine room and the weapons module for the Columbia-Class, Needy said.
Needy said HII had it sights set on South Carolina for some time, considering the pre-established manufacturing workforce in the region.
“Because of the buildings, because of the people that are here, because of the pipelines, because of the state and regional and educational relationships that we already had the foundation of, this became the obvious choice to most rapidly expand capacity and frequency for Newport News,” Needy said.
Creating a workforce pipeline
During the acquisition, 99% of the legacy employees from W International transitioned. Currently employing 475 workers at the Goose Creek location, Needy hopes to see those numbers rise by the hundreds.
Alexis Mervin, a class-three welder, has been working at the facility for three years.
“Everyone gets along very well here, its a lot of team membership and working with each other,” Mervin said. “I’m over here building aircraft carriers for the Navy, submarines as well. It’s just an amazing experience.”
When joining the NNS Goose Creek facility, employees go through a 12-week course learning the specifics of NNS operations. During their training, they are considered full-time employees with benefits.
“This is a people-centered business,” Needy said. “It takes the heads, the hearts, the minds of a lot of great shipbuilders doing this complex work every day to bring the ships to life.”
Since starting the training program in October 2021, there have been about 1,200 students to graduate from it, Mark Schmitt, director of plant services operations, said. Schools like Goose Creek High School and Berkley High School teach a curriculum that helps the transition into the Newport News curriculum.
“You have these young guys and gals coming out of high school and signing letters in front of everybody going to colleges and universities,” Schmitt said. “Our version of that is The Summit. They come here, their parents come out here and they sign a letter of intent saying ‘I’m going to go be a welder for Newport News.’ It really is a powerful thing for us.”
Ashanti Grant, an 18-year-old welder for Newport News, heard about the opportunity through his high school. After attending Trident Technical College, he is finished his training with Newport News and has been working for about a year
“I didn’t know anything about welding before the job fair,” Grant said. “It’s really good here.”
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The site spans 48-acres along the Cooper River, allowing access to deep water transportation as well as rail transportation that goes through the acreage. The land contains 480,000 square feet of manufacturing space.
Making an investment in the Lowcountry
Located next to the HII campus is a Leonardo DRS building under construction to open in 2026. The company is a leading provider of naval power and control technology solutions for the U.S. Navy. Needy said the two companies share a property line, road access and single barge slip so they are having meetings to maintain that relationship.
Materials for the productions are all sourced from the U.S. According to Needy, HII spends $500 million annually on local sourcing in the Lowcountry. Additionally, HII operations contribute $110 million per year in investments to its workforce, including education, scholarships, retirement and more.
“The Navy is in more demand than ever,” Needy said. “In my 34 years here with Newport News and the Huntington Ingalls Industries, I’ve never seen demand like the need for the ships that we build today.”
When the facility was W International, operations were exclusively a welding facility. Needy says the NNS goal is to build off those operations, scaling into something larger.
Needy said once the locations operations are at full capacity, it won’t just be steel structures for the modules being sent out, but fully outfitted modules with doors, walls, beds and more. He doesn’t expect the facility to be at its full-rate production capacity until 2027 and 2028.
