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 Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Fuquay Varina. 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 Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina:
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 Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A request to permanently take 6.17 million gallons a day (MGD) from the Cape Fear River is facing opposition from local officials, leaders and organizations in Southeastern North Carolina.According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), the town of Fuquay-Varina is seeking an Interbasin Transfer Certificate (IBT) to take 6.17 MGD from the river for the town’s use without replacing it.With a lack of water supply and a growing community, the town says it’s trying to meet demand fo...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A request to permanently take 6.17 million gallons a day (MGD) from the Cape Fear River is facing opposition from local officials, leaders and organizations in Southeastern North Carolina.
According to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), the town of Fuquay-Varina is seeking an Interbasin Transfer Certificate (IBT) to take 6.17 MGD from the river for the town’s use without replacing it.
With a lack of water supply and a growing community, the town says it’s trying to meet demand for the next 30 years. A comment request from the town wasn’t immediately returned on Tuesday.
CFPUA said, if approved, the certificate would result in 6.17 MGD of treated wastewater being discharged into the Neuse River, with the same amount of water taken away from the Cape Fear River.
According to CFPUA, 6.17 MGD of raw water from the river is enough to provide treated drinking water to more than 27,000 homes. The river is a source of drinking water for more than 500,000 people around the state.
“We believe an interbasin transfer is essentially choosing who succeeds and who doesn’t. It’s picking winners and losers in terms of growth in the future,” CFPUA Executive Director Kenneth Waldroup said.
CFPUA said the proposal could reduce the river’s baseline flow and increase water shortage risks, including during droughts when water providers impose restrictions to ensure sufficient water is available for critical uses.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has also expressed concern about Fuquay-Varina’s plan, saying that reductions could cause a potential threat to the wildlife, including different types of fish.
“It is definitely a serious concern, financial and ecological,” said Kemp Burdette with Cape Fear River Watch. “You can definitely see a scenario where we’re doing serious water-saving measures, where people aren’t allowed to wash their cars or use their sprinklers or anything like that.”
The proposal, CFPUA said, would also set a dangerous precedent for other cities and towns to meet their needs for water by taking more water from the river at the expense of the Lower Cape Fear.
“People can borrow water – and we’re fine with that,“ Waldroup said. ”But they have to return that water for our use.”
The town could return the water to the Cape Fear River, but its preferred plan -- and, according to CFPUA, the less expensive one -- is to discharge into the Neuse River instead. That leaves people downstream, especially in Southeastern North Carolina, holding the short end of the stick -- one that could prove highly costly, too.
Waldroup said their options are limited if the certificate goes through. They could desalinate ocean water, which he said costs $40 a gallon. So for every one million gallons removed, that would be an additional $40 million of capacity they’d have to replace, a burden that would fall on CFPUA ratepayers.
“There’s no other way around it. For these millions of gallons that are removed, it will cost our ratepayers tens of millions of dollars to replace,” he said.
Opposition is regional, Waldroup said. More than 20 municipalities, utilities and businesses have already passed resolutions, written letters and submitted official comments to oppose Fuquay-Varina’s plan. These include the following:
“The Cape Fear River is the primary water source for half a million people in our region and protecting that supply must come first,” said Bill Rivenbark, Chairman, New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. “We’re opposed to Fuquay-Varina’s plan to permanently remove more than six million gallons a day without returning it, especially when the draft environmental impact statement shows there are alternatives that keep the water in the river. We’ve asked the state for more time to review this proposal and for a public hearing in the Lower Cape Fear so our communities have a chance to be heard.”
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is holding a public hearing on the draft EIS as part of Fuquay-Varina’s application for an IBT.
None of the three public hearings, though, are in the Wilmington area, something CFPUA and other groups are hoping to change.
The first meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m., in the Cumberland Hall Auditorium at Fayetteville Technology Community College.
Two other public meetings are scheduled on Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Raleigh and Thursday, Dec. 11, in Pittsboro. Stakeholders have requested the EMC to add another public hearing in the region.
Residents who cannot attend one of the meetings and submit a comment by April 1, by email or sending comments by mail to Maya Holcomb at the following address:
Division of Water Resources
512 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, N.C., 27604
A modest homebrew operation inside a small airport hangar has transformed into an empire in the heart of Fuquay-Varina.FUQUAY- VARINA, N.C. (WTVD) -- What started as a small homebrew setup in an airport hangar has grown into a thriving food and beverage empire in Fuquay-Varina.Mark Doble, founder of Aviator Brewing Company, has spent the past 15 years turning his passion for craft beer into a local institution."This is the brewery. This is where all the magic happens," Doble said during a recent tour.Fro...
A modest homebrew operation inside a small airport hangar has transformed into an empire in the heart of Fuquay-Varina.
FUQUAY- VARINA, N.C. (WTVD) -- What started as a small homebrew setup in an airport hangar has grown into a thriving food and beverage empire in Fuquay-Varina.
Mark Doble, founder of Aviator Brewing Company, has spent the past 15 years turning his passion for craft beer into a local institution.
"This is the brewery. This is where all the magic happens," Doble said during a recent tour.
From its modest start with just three beers on tap, Aviator now offers 18 to 40 different brews at any time.
"We could have more if we wanted to," Doble said. "And with our short attention spans, there are definitely more beers on the way."
In 2008, Doble decided to quit his job as an electrical engineer and cashed out his 401(k) to start his own home brewery in a small hangar at Fuquay's Triple W Airport.
"I would open the big hangar door. I had a bar in there. That first night we had 12 to 15 people. And by the weekend, there was 150 to 200 people down there drinking," Doble recalled.
The success didn't stop at the hangar. In 2009, Doble opened the Aviator Taphouse in the old Fuquay train depot. Two years later, Aviator Smokehouse restaurant opened across the street, followed by Aviator Pizzeria next door.
While building his local presence, Aviator beer also became a global brand. The company recently reintroduced its products to Italy as an entry point into the European Union market. On a trip to Milan, Doble and his team were recognized in a bar when locals spotted their Aviator shirts, a testament to the brand's international reach.
Last March, Aviator opened a new brewery just around the corner from the company's Broad Street footprint. The five-acre campus features multiple restaurants and a live music stage, designed to be more than just a bar - it's a community centerpiece.
"As soon as I started here, I got the neighborhood feel and the family feel. The regulars know our wait staff. The wait staff knows our regulars," said Cantrell Willard, Aviator's executive chef.
Regular customer Gary Klinefelter praised the diverse offerings: "He's got a speakeasy back here. He's got the breakfast and brunch place here. He's gonna have a bar in that famous plane."
That "famous plane" is a World War II-era Douglas C-54 cargo aircraft dubbed "The Spirit of Freedom." The historic plane played a supporting role in the Berlin Airlift, ferrying food to starving Germans in the late 1940s.
After the plane was damaged by a tornado, Doble purchased it and hauled it to Fuquay-Varina to serve as the showpiece of the new Aviator campus. Plans call for converting the aircraft's interior into a bar that can seat approximately 40 people. "It'll be a bar! Eventually! We'll get there," Doble said.
Aviator Brewing Company emphasizes using locally-made ingredients. The barley for all of the company's beer comes from a farm just north of Wake Forest, keeping the operation rooted in North Carolina agriculture.
From a weekend hobby in an airport hangar to an international brand with a sprawling campus, Aviator Brewing Company continues to fly high as a North Carolina success story.
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