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 Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island 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 Hilton Head Island's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Hilton Head Island. 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 Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island:
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 Hilton Head Island, 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 Hilton Head Island. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
South Carolina drivers who are still reaching for their phones behind the wheel could soon pay the price.Starting Feb. 28, law enforcement officers across the Palmetto State will begin issuing tickets under the new hands-free driving law, marking the end of the 180-day warning period.The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act, signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster on May 12, was designed to reduce crashes caused by distracted driving and bring the state in line with almost 30 others that already enforce hands-fre...
South Carolina drivers who are still reaching for their phones behind the wheel could soon pay the price.
Starting Feb. 28, law enforcement officers across the Palmetto State will begin issuing tickets under the new hands-free driving law, marking the end of the 180-day warning period.
The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act, signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster on May 12, was designed to reduce crashes caused by distracted driving and bring the state in line with almost 30 others that already enforce hands-free driving rules.
The law took effect on Sept. 1, but officers have only issued warnings in an effort to educate drivers and allow time to adjust.
Under the law, drivers are prohibited from holding or supporting a mobile electronic device with any part of their body while operating a motor vehicle. This includes activities such as texting, scrolling, watching videos or making handheld phone calls.
A “mobile electronic device” is defined as any portable device capable of voice or data communication, including smartphones, tablets, GPS units, electronic games and other stand-alone devices.
Specifically, drivers may not:
The law does allow the use of hands-free technology such as an earpiece or wrist-worn devices for voice-based communication.
Map navigation through systems like CarPlay is also permitted, so long as the driver is not holding a phone.
Violations of this act lead to fines and license points, which include:
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, 145,761 traffic collisions were reported statewide in 2023.
Of those, 9,067 were attributed to distracted driving, 87 to cell phone use and 56 to texting.
Distracted driving with the use of a phone falls under all three types of distractions for drivers: visual, manual and cognitive.
While South Carolina banned texting while driving in 2014, officials say the broader hands-free law helps further restrict dangerous behavior behind the wheel.
Drivers are permitted to use their phones in certain situations, which include:
For more information on the new hands-free law and penalties, click here.
11 Beaufort County food businesses and one Jasper County location received B and C grades in January health inspections conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.Here is a rundown of the restaurants that received the lowest ratings for the month and why they scored poorly:Bojangles had a routine inspection on Jan. 7 and scored an 84% (B). Issues noted by inspectors included:It was reinspected on Jan. 15 and scored an 87% with a C letter grade, and again on Jan. 23 and scored a 93% with a C letter grade, b...
11 Beaufort County food businesses and one Jasper County location received B and C grades in January health inspections conducted by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Here is a rundown of the restaurants that received the lowest ratings for the month and why they scored poorly:
Bojangles had a routine inspection on Jan. 7 and scored an 84% (B). Issues noted by inspectors included:
It was reinspected on Jan. 15 and scored an 87% with a C letter grade, and again on Jan. 23 and scored a 93% with a C letter grade, both for repeated infractions.
Bojangles was last inspected on Jan. 28 and scored a 99% (A).
Johnson Creek Tavern & Restaurant had a routine inspection on Jan. 21 and scored a 71% (C). Issues noted by inspectors included:
Johnson Creek Tavern & Restaurant was reinspected on Jan. 28 and scored a 100% (A).
Basil & Bourbon, formerly Nonna Rosa, held a routine inspection on Jan. 6 and scored a 70% (C). Issues noted included:
Basil & Bourbon was reinspected on Jan. 13 and scored a 100% (A).
OKKO was inspected on Jan. 6 and scored a 70% (C). Issues noted by inspectors included:
OKKO was reinspected on Jan. 14 and scored a 99% (A).
New York City Pizza held a routine inspection on Jan. 14 and scored an 82% (B). Issues noted by inspectors included:
New York City Pizza was reinspected on Jan. 23 and scored a 97% (A).
Antojitos Agustin was inspected on Jan. 13 and scored a 91% with a B letter grade for repeated infractions from a Jan. 7 inspection. Issues included:
Antojitos Agustin was reinspected on Jan. 20 and scored a 98% (A).
Bluffton Elementary School was inspected on Jan. 30 and scored a 97% with a B letter grade for a repeated infraction:
Bluffton Elementary School has not been reinspected as of Feb. 2, but one is required within 10 days.
Centro Mex Deluxe had a routine inspection on Jan. 30 and scored an 80% (B). Issues included:
Centro Mex Deluxe has not been reinspected as of Feb. 2, but one is required within 10 days.
House of Tang had a routine inspection on Jan. 12 and scored an 82% (B). Issues included:
House of Tang was reinspected on Jan. 21 and scored a 100% (A).
La Familia had a routine inspection on Jan. 13 and scored a 78% (B). Issues noted by inspectors included:
La Familia was reinspected on Jan. 14 and scored a 96% (A).
Miramare Italian had a routine inspection on Jan. 13 and scored an 82% (B). Issues included:
Miramare Italian was reinspected on Jan. 21 and scored a 100% (A).
Agave Azul Tacos and Tequila had a routine inspection on Jan. 12 and scored an 85% (B). Issues included:
Agave Azul Tacos and Tequila was reinspected on Jan. 20 and scored a 100% (A).
Inspectors give restaurants a grade of A, B or C, depending on the conditions found at the time. Points are docked for various infractions, and restaurants have a chance to correct the problems and improve their score in a reinspection.
The grade scale is as follows:
In January, the SCDA recorded 247 inspections of restaurants, schools, stores, and other food establishments in Beaufort County and 34 in Jasper County.
The agency publishes the results of these health inspections on its website.
Newer food-grade decals include a QR code that customers can scan with their phones to see a food establishment’s latest report.
If there is an establishment for which you wish to request an inspection, you can submit a concern to the SCDA by filling out the Food Safety Complaint Form.
To learn more about how the grading system and inspections work, click here.
Snow coated Hilton Head Island’s streets, walkways and parks Sunday morning, a rare sight in a vacation destination known for its beaches and golf courses.Sunshine slowly started to melt the white fluff that accumulated on the roof of Coligny Plaza around 9 a.m. Snow on the roof slowly turned into water, and raindrops fell from the shopping center’s roof onto the pavement.It was cold, in the low-to-mid 20s, but people were outside, walking their dogs, strolling along the beach and grabbing a cup of coffee or groceri...
Snow coated Hilton Head Island’s streets, walkways and parks Sunday morning, a rare sight in a vacation destination known for its beaches and golf courses.
Sunshine slowly started to melt the white fluff that accumulated on the roof of Coligny Plaza around 9 a.m. Snow on the roof slowly turned into water, and raindrops fell from the shopping center’s roof onto the pavement.
It was cold, in the low-to-mid 20s, but people were outside, walking their dogs, strolling along the beach and grabbing a cup of coffee or groceries. By 12:30 p.m., the temperature on the island reached 30 degrees.
It was the second time in two years that the Hilton Head area saw snow. Last year, the island got about 3 inches; early Sunday reports estimate snow totaled 2 inches on Hilton Head, 1.9 inches in Beaufort and 3.5 inches near Port Royal. Local officials are asking people to stay off the roads, and black ice is possible later in the day.
On Sunday, the walkway to Coligny Beach was coated with snow. There were footprints on the pathway, but the sand itself looked untouched, and ocean waves roared in like a summer day. It was almost like someone forgot to tell the ocean there was a big storm the night before. Palm trees towering over Coligny Beach Park were also spared from white flakes.
Walking along the beach in the morning were Emily Zimmerman and Angel del Valle, who have lived on the island for 17 years. They live within walking distance of Coligny, and Zimmerman said she walks the beach about five days a week.
Sunday was “beautiful,” she said, although del Valle said he was disappointed to see there was no snow on the sand itself.
Chad Albrent, a construction worker from central Wisconsin, also decided to check out Coligny for the first time on Sunday. He’s in town helping build a middle school for about a month; as of Sunday, he’d been here for two-and-a-half weeks. He tried to go to South Beach, but opted for Coligny instead because his first choice was closed off.
“I don’t like it right now,” Albrent said of the weather. “I live in the cold, so I came here to work so I actually could be warm.”
South Beach wasn’t the only spot on the island closed to the public. Harbour Town was closed on Sunday, according to a guard at the Sea Pines gate. Sea Pines was not allowing visitors to buy guest passes Feb. 1.
Wesley Totin and Puddles, his American Eskimo, were out for a walk around Coligny Plaza Sunday morning. Totin said he usually walks to Sweet Al’s Cafe in the mornings, either with Puddles or his seemingly identical brother, Pampers.
Totin said he’s in Hilton Head for three or four months every year for the “warm weather.” But on Sunday, his wife, who is in Chicago, told him the “feels like” temperature was just as cold on the island as it was in the Midwest metropolis.
Puddles didn’t seem to mind, though. The fluffy white dog walked confidently on the sidewalk with his dad, as if he was having the time of his life.
Another prehistoric visitor has washed ashore in Beaufort County, marking at least the third Atlantic sturgeon sighting in the area in recent months.On Sunday, Jan. 11, Fripp Island resident Pete Sload was taking an afternoon walk along the beach when he discovered the rare fish washed up on the shoreline. Sload reported the find to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and a staff member arrived the following day to retrieve the sturgeon.Ellen Waldrop, a biologist with SCDNR’s Diadromous Fishes Program, pre...
Another prehistoric visitor has washed ashore in Beaufort County, marking at least the third Atlantic sturgeon sighting in the area in recent months.
On Sunday, Jan. 11, Fripp Island resident Pete Sload was taking an afternoon walk along the beach when he discovered the rare fish washed up on the shoreline. Sload reported the find to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and a staff member arrived the following day to retrieve the sturgeon.
Ellen Waldrop, a biologist with SCDNR’s Diadromous Fishes Program, previously told The Island Packet that once the fish is collected, it will be measured, photographed and sampled before the agency submits a record to the National Marine Fisheries Service.
The Atlantic sturgeon is one of two species found in South Carolina waters, alongside the smaller shortnose sturgeon. Both species are federally protected, making it illegal to harm or keep them. Even a dead or stranded sturgeon must be reported.
Even though sturgeon sightings are few and far between, this is not the first time Beaufort County residents have recently encountered an Atlantic sturgeon.
Back in November, a juvenile one was found on Islanders Beach on Hilton Head Island, and another was spotted by residents on Melrose Beach on Daufuskie Island.
Atlantic sturgeon are known for their impressive lifespan and size.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says that sturgeons have a long fossil record, dating back 120 million years. Some even roamed the earth with dinosaurs 245 million years ago.
Adults can reach up to 14 feet and weigh up to 800 pounds, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries.
South Carolina’s populations tend to live anywhere from 25 to 30 years long and take five to 19 years to mature. These fish hatch in freshwater rivers, then spend much of their lives in coastal waters and return to their birthplace to spawn.
NOAA states that tagging data indicate that young Atlantic sturgeon travel widely up and down the East Coast.
The two types of sturgeons can appear similar, but Atlantic sturgeons can be distinguished by their larger size, smaller mouth, different snout shape and tail scute pattern.
Sturgeon populations were once abundant, but their numbers have plummeted due to overfishing and habitat loss. During the late 1800s, in what’s sometimes known as the “Black Gold Rush,” sturgeon eggs were a prized find and fueled a booming caviar trade.
Today, all U.S. Atlantic sturgeon population segments are protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Sturgeons are bottom feeders, sifting through riverbeds and coastal shallows for crustaceans, worms, mollusks and bottom-dwelling fish.
Officials urge anyone who finds a dead or stranded sturgeon — or catches one accidentally — to report it to NOAA or the SCDNR.
Have you spotted any rare beach finds in South Carolina this winter? Share your photos and beach location to amiller@islandpacket.com.
As the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 snowstorm approaches, many Hilton Head and Beaufort residents are watching the forecast closely — wondering if the winter weather could make a return this weekend.While very cold air is moving into the Lowcountry, the National Weather Service says confidence remains low that Hilton Head or Beaufort will see any snow.Here’s the latest forecast and what residents can expect:Cold weather for Friday morningA Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Th...
As the one-year anniversary of the January 2025 snowstorm approaches, many Hilton Head and Beaufort residents are watching the forecast closely — wondering if the winter weather could make a return this weekend.
While very cold air is moving into the Lowcountry, the National Weather Service says confidence remains low that Hilton Head or Beaufort will see any snow.
Here’s the latest forecast and what residents can expect:
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 8 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday as temperatures drop well below freezing overnight.
Lows will dip into the upper teens and lower 20s, with freezing conditions expected to last for 8 to 12 hours.
With these conditions, residents should protect pets, plants and pipes. Sea Island Presbyterian in Beaufort and Christ Lutheran Church on Hilton Head are opening warming shelters at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening until 7:30 a.m. Friday morning for those in need.
A developing coastal system will bring colder air into the Lowcountry this weekend, with rain expected late Saturday night into Sunday.
While temperatures will be chilly, the NWS says confidence remains low that Hilton Head or Beaufort will see snow, with the area only holding a 30-50% chance of precipitation.
Forecasters note that rain could briefly mix with snow late Saturday night or early Sunday, but coastal areas are expected to remain mostly rain. The better chance for snow — including minor accumulations — will be well west of the I-95 corridor.
The NWS notes that while precipitation chances have increased for Sunday morning, the likelihood of impactful winter weather along the coast is less than 10%.
Here’s the day-by-day forecast breakdown:
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Behind the system, temperatures turn colder again, with Monday morning lows reaching the mid-20s across the region.
While this weekend will feel colder — and memories of last year’s snowstorm are still fresh — Hilton Head and Beaufort are more likely to see cold rain than snow, with only a low chance of minor winter impacts like low visibility and slick sidewalks or walkways.
For the latest forecast and updates, visit the National Weather Service.
