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 Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Durham. 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham, 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 Durham:
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 Durham, 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 Durham. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
Mooresville High’s boys’ basketball state championship debut ended in disappointment Saturday night.The Blue Devils (Blue Devil Gear) couldn’t hold off a second half rally by Southern Durham in a 54-47 defeat in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 7A championship game at Joel Coliseum.Mooresville had entered the season with only one Elite Eight appearance in history — and that was all the way back in 2001.But under sixth-year head coach Armard Moore, the Blue Devils entered the state f...
Mooresville High’s boys’ basketball state championship debut ended in disappointment Saturday night.
The Blue Devils (Blue Devil Gear) couldn’t hold off a second half rally by Southern Durham in a 54-47 defeat in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Class 7A championship game at Joel Coliseum.
Mooresville had entered the season with only one Elite Eight appearance in history — and that was all the way back in 2001.
But under sixth-year head coach Armard Moore, the Blue Devils entered the state final on a 17-game winning streak after last week’s upset of two-time defending state champion North Mecklenburg in the Western 7A final.
“What a great game,” said Moore, whose program went 4-21 the year before his arrival and progressed to finish with five straight winning seasons. “Our kids came out and played really hard. They just made a few more plays than we did.”
Mooresville (27-3) roared ahead 8-2 and 11-3 in the first quarter before Spartans (28-3) crept back and eventually took their first lead at 19-18 in the middle of the second quarter.
The Blue Devils took a 24-23 lead at the break and were ahead 31-25 with 3:39 left in the third quarter before Southern Durham made its winning push.
A.J. Morman’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer gave the Spartans a 39-36 lead entering the final period.
Mooresville tied the score at 42 and 45 before Southern Durham took the lead for good with 4:24 to play at 47-45.
The Spartans closed out the game on an 8-2 surge led by A.J. Morman, Jr.’s 16 points and Keyonee Terry’s 13.
The victory marked Southern Durham’s first state title after losing in the title game in 1959 and last season.
Mooresville’s crowd was one of the largest and most vocal of the 16-game, four-day NCHSAA state championship games.
“For us to come from a small town to fill up a lot of this arena was just crazy,” said Blue Devils guard Jordan Walton, who shared top scoring honors of 11 points with teammate Nolan Ericson.
Walton and Ericson were among 11 seniors who have sparked the program’s turnaround.
“Those guys got us here,” Moore said. “They left a legacy. Nobody else can say they did what this group did.”
Southern Durham 8 15 16 15 — 54
Mooresville 15 9 12 11 — 47
SOUTHERN DURHAM 54 — A.J. Morman, Jr. 16, Glaspie 3, Dillon 4, Martin Ashley 10, Jeffries 4, Henriquez 4, Keyonee Terry 13.
MOORESVILLE 47 — Jordan Walton 11, Nolan Ericson 11, Wilson 9, E. Bailey 8, McKinnon 8.
Records: Southern Durham 28-4, Mooresville 27-3.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Call them the Southern School of Energy and Sustainability or Southern Durham. No matter what you call them, call them champions.The Spartans put together a strong fourth quarter, defeating Mooresville 54-47 in the NCHSAA 7A state championship game.Southern Durham (28-3) outscored the Blue Devils 15-11 in the fourth quarter and kept Mooresville scoreless for the final 2:39 of the game.It was the first state basketball title in school history for the Spartans, who lost in the 3A ...
WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Call them the Southern School of Energy and Sustainability or Southern Durham. No matter what you call them, call them champions.
The Spartans put together a strong fourth quarter, defeating Mooresville 54-47 in the NCHSAA 7A state championship game.
Southern Durham (28-3) outscored the Blue Devils 15-11 in the fourth quarter and kept Mooresville scoreless for the final 2:39 of the game.
It was the first state basketball title in school history for the Spartans, who lost in the 3A finals a year ago. Last week at regionals, sophomore guard A.J. Morman said he didn’t want to experience that feeling again.
He almost single-handedly made sure it didn’t happen.
Morman finished with a game-high 16 points, with seven coming in the fourth quarter. When it was winning time, the Spartans’ lead dog took over in the clutch.
“I just wanted to come back and win it this time,” Morman said.
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Morman was the key that turned the tide for Southern Durham. With both teams battling back and forth in the third quarter, Morman hit a three-pointer at the buzzer heading into the final frame. That basket put the Spartans up 39-36, but more importantly got Morman — who started the game 1-for-8 — rolling.
After Morman’s late third-quarter three, reserve guard Martin Ashley (10 points) hit a three to start the fourth quarter. After Ashley missed two in a row, it was Morman who grabbed the momentum back for Southern with another three, increasing the lead to three.
Consecutive baskets from Aden Jeffries and Morman pushed the lead to five for Southern. Morman and game MVP K.J. Terry (13 points) scored the Spartans’ final two field goals. Southern’s defense put a lid on the rim the rest of the way, setting off a celebration among the Southern faithful who made the trip from Durham.
“Last year we came up short,” Ashley said. “I think this means the world to the whole Bull City.”
The Blue Devils (27-3) connected on just five field goals in the fourth quarter after leading for most of the third.
“Shots didn’t fall at times,” Mooresville head coach Armard Moore said. “But we also have to make free throws.”
The Blue Devils were 4-for-11 from the foul line. Jordan Walton and Nolan Ericson each had 11 points for Mooresville. Down by six, Ericson missed three free throws that would have cut the lead in half. Southern Durham went 1-for-4 from the line in the final minutes but still secured the state championship that eluded them last season.
The biggest key to the win was the momentum shift between the third and fourth quarters.
“Once we started picking up our defense, getting defensive boards, it just all came together,” Jakari Glaspie said.
The Spartans were able to get out and run (12 fast-break points) and went deeper into their bench (14 bench points to Mooresville’s 0) to gain an advantage.
Southern Durham finally got over the state championship hump, breaking through after many successful seasons but no banners to show for it. Head coach Greg Motley added Terry (South Granville) and Aden Jeffries, who transferred from St. Louis, Missouri, in the offseason, and the pieces came together perfectly.
“It doesn’t feel real at all,” Terry said. “We put so much work in. We knew what we wanted to do before the season started, and we knew we were good enough to do it. We actually put it together and won, and I’m thankful to be part of history.”
| 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Durham | 8 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 54 |
| Mooresville | 15 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 47 |
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