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 Clayton, 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 Clayton 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 Clayton's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Clayton. 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton, 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 Clayton:
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 Clayton, 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 Clayton. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
In downtown Clayton, when one James Beard-nominated door closes, another opens.Inspired by coastal caves and beachy vibes, the new restaurant Aaktun Coffee+Bar will open in downtown Clayton next week.The stunning Mexican restaurant will replace the former Crawford Cookshop, which Raleigh chef Scott Crawford had opened in 2021 in a century-old building in the quickly growing Johnston County town.Aaktun is owned by James Beard semifinalist ...
In downtown Clayton, when one James Beard-nominated door closes, another opens.
Inspired by coastal caves and beachy vibes, the new restaurant Aaktun Coffee+Bar will open in downtown Clayton next week.
The stunning Mexican restaurant will replace the former Crawford Cookshop, which Raleigh chef Scott Crawford had opened in 2021 in a century-old building in the quickly growing Johnston County town.
Aaktun is owned by James Beard semifinalist chef Oscar Diaz and the Mezcalito restaurant group, and will be the brand’s second location to open within a year, following the original’s debut in Durham in late 2024.
The all-day concept includes a craft coffee bar and breakfast bites in the morning, snacks and sandwiches for lunch and evenings of vibrant crudo and punchy, boozy cocktails.
If that seems out of place in Clayton, think again, said Diaz.
“My team and I have always committed ourselves to planting roots in unique neighborhoods,” says Diaz. “When the opportunity to expand in Clayton presented itself, it was an obvious choice for us, and Aaktun felt like the perfect fit for this vibrant community.”
Since partnering in 2023 on their first Durham restaurant Little Bull, Diaz and the Mezcalito group have been on a prolific pace. They have built two Aaktun restaurants and are nearing completion on their latest Durham venture Tataco.
Much of the momentum for this run was kicked off with Mezcalito’s original brand of lively, casual family restaurants. Mezcalito first opened in 2019 in Beaufort and has since expanded with five other locations, including Clayton.
With Aaktun, Clayton is getting its most modern restaurant, one built to be transportive, as if a tropical oasis had landed on Main Street.
The design of the Clayton outpost mirrors its Durham original, with curved alcove tables and velvet banquettes, live plants and a bright bar.
On the food menu, look for gooey egg sandwiches in the mornings, bright and sour papaya salad, ceviche and grilled bites in the evenings.
Aaktun Clayton is located at 401 E. Main Street and is open daily at 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
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RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpeedPro, a leading provider of large-format printing and graphics solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest studio, ...
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpeedPro, a leading provider of large-format printing and graphics solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest studio, SpeedPro Raleigh-Clayton. Under the leadership of owner William Pittman, the studio officially opened its doors in 2025.
Pittman, a Raleigh native, brings a wealth of experience in business and management consulting, having worked with IT startups and healthcare organizations, bringing a diverse skill set to his new role as a SpeedPro franchise owner. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and the Darla Moore School of Business, Pittman also previously consulted with prominent companies like Lowe’s, Bank of America, and Bell South.
His entrepreneurial journey began with a venture capital-backed health records company that became the largest provider of student health records in the U.S. for independent schools. Now, Pittman is turning his attention to supporting local businesses in Raleigh and the Triangle by providing exceptional large-format printing and branding solutions.
“I’m excited to return to my hometown and help local businesses grow awareness of their brands out into the community,” said Pittman. “Our goal is to help companies attract customers through impactful visual marketing solutions while also giving back to the community whenever we can.”
SpeedPro Raleigh-Clayton will specialize in a wide range of services, including wall graphics, vehicle wraps, event displays, and more, ensuring businesses have the tools they need to stand out in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill areas. Pittman’s focus on active listening and clear communication aims to delight customers with every project, further solidifying SpeedPro as a leader in the large-format printing industry.
Local businesses and community members are invited to join the grand opening celebration for the SpeedPro Raleigh-Clayton studio on March 13, 2025 from 4-6pm. At the event, attendees can enter for a chance to win 15% off their first order, local business owners can provide their logo to the studio ahead of time to have free stickers printed, and there will be giveaways, and more.
For more information about SpeedPro Raleigh-Clayton and its offerings, please visit: speedpro.com/raleigh-clayton/
About SpeedPro SpeedPro is a 130-location franchise in the U.S., specializing in large-format printing. SpeedPro’s primary product applications include wall, window, and floor graphics, event displays, digital displays, signs, and vehicle and fleet wraps. SpeedPro serves various industries including advertising and marketing companies, retail, healthcare, museums, galleries, restaurants, franchises, event venues, educational institutions, and more. SpeedPro’s mission is to partner with businesses to achieve success through innovative visual solutions.
