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 Port Wentworth, 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 Port Wentworth 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 Port Wentworth's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Port Wentworth. 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 Port Wentworth, GA, 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 Port Wentworth, GA, 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 Port Wentworth, GA, 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 Port Wentworth, GA, 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 Port Wentworth:
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 Port Wentworth, GA.
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 Port Wentworth. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
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Savannah Morning News
After more than a year of research, site analysis, stakeholder interviews and open houses for community feedback, the city of Port Wentworth unanimously approved a plan for the future of downtown and Highway 21. This plan includes a potential strategy for alleviating truck congestion along the South Coastal Highway through downtown Port Wentworth.
According to residents, downtown Port Wentworth has long been overlooked. Three decades ago, the area was bustling with a grocery store, post office and pharmacy. Now, there are blighted homes, shuttered businesses and warehouses upon warehouses, the result of rapid growth of the Georgia Ports Authority and the annexation of North Port Wentworth in the late 1980s. This plan, alongside a Habitat for Humanity development, seeks to breathe life back into the center of the city as it prepares for more growth, at a projected rate of 8% annually.
Residents complained of the volume of truck traffic passing through downtown via State Route 25, diminishing the area's walkability and creating a less than hospitable environment for pedestrians. The downtown vision plan, assembled by planning and design consultant Kimley-Horn, suggests working with the Georgia Department of Transportation to reassign the state route designation from the section of SR 25 that passes through the area.
Under this strategy, trucks heading north to south would divert from SR 25 to SR 30, to access SR 21. Trucks traveling south to north could use Grange Road to access SR 21 and rejoin SR 25 through SR 30. To facilitate this redirection, the implementation of roundabouts at key intersections such as Grange Road and SR 25, SR 30 and SR 25 would be explored.
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Introducing a roundabout at the intersection of Barnsley Road and South Coastal Highway would improve traffic flow and promote traffic calming measures, potentially fostering a pedestrian-atmosphere downtown, according to the study.
During the council meeting, City Manager Steve Davis said they were working with GDOT on this initiative, as well as acquiring the right-of-way from GDOT around the Houlihan Bridge so the city could expand the boat landing.
Kimley-Horn's recommendations based on the goals for the downtown area fell into three focus areas: beautification and civic pride, transportation and connectivity, and development/redevelopment areas. Each of the focus areas comes with a slew immediate, near-term and future action items.
“We’re making a lot of different improvements for the downtown already, but we’ve got a long way to go,” said Davis. “This a tool that we can use not only to get partnerships from private entities, but from the state and federal governments and different opportunities that are out there to get funding.”
Some of the action items include water and sewer infrastructure improvements, history and culture initiatives, multi-use trail planning, and a streetscape plan with guidelines to establish a street hierarchy and aesthetic.
Although downtown does not have a streetscape plan yet, the council also unanimously passed the plan for the beautification of Hwy. 21 from O’Leary Road north to Lakeside Boulevard and onward to the Effingham County line.
Hwy. 21 has experienced a significant increase in traffic volume since 2020, increasing from 20,000 vehicles per day to 30,000. The goal of the plan is to clean up the area and provide an identity for the corridor that represents the city of Port Wentworth, as it continues to experience more traffic.
Proposed improvements include the addition of pedestrian and bike facilities, rehabilitation of the roadway for better stormwater management, lighting, traffic flow and safety, the addition of vegetation and connectivity to other areas and branding elements that are unique to Port Wentworth.
The first step in implementation is a dedicated budget amount of $850,000 to $1 million for a Phase 1 kickoff with a highly visible improvement to the corridor, such as installing Port Wentworth lettering to both sides of the pedestrian bridge. Economic Development Director James Touchton said they are already discussing what elements from the streetscape plan they could implement now.
“Both of these plans are tools that we’re going to use to make sure we’re following a guideline and not just doing things as we go,” Davis said. “We’ve got a long way to go, and there’s a lot of things that have to fall in place, but we’re working very hard on multiple fronts to make things better.”
Both plans can be found through portwenthworthga.gov.
Destini Ambus is the general assignment reporter for Chatham County municipalities for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach her at dambus@gannett.com
The Savannah Morning News has launched a biweekly series titled The Municipal Notebook, a quick take on events and council decisions in the municipalities surrounding Savannah. The goal is to provide space for updates that may not make it into a traditional story but are still important for residents in Garden City, Tybee Island, Pooler, Port Wentworth and Thunderbolt to know.If you have updates or tips, please send them to dambus@gannett.com...
The Savannah Morning News has launched a biweekly series titled The Municipal Notebook, a quick take on events and council decisions in the municipalities surrounding Savannah. The goal is to provide space for updates that may not make it into a traditional story but are still important for residents in Garden City, Tybee Island, Pooler, Port Wentworth and Thunderbolt to know.
If you have updates or tips, please send them to dambus@gannett.com
As part of the development of Anchor Park, what the city envisions as its crown jewel, Port Wentworth approved a memorandum of understanding with Collective Hospitality Group for a development inside the park called the “Port Collective.” Port Collective will offer multiple stationary food options, similar to Starland Yard in midtown Savannah. It will also have a futuristic putting course, similar to Tiger Woods' “Pop Stroke,” a mini-music entertainment area, eight beach volleyball courts and eight pickleball courts.
The city also passed a resolution incentivizing commercial development to support this MOU and other developments by reducing certain fees, such development fees, building permit fees, tap fees and aid-to-construction fees will all be reduced by 50%.
“This investment in Anchor Park demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the quality of life and fostering community connections, ensuring that residents and visitors alike can enjoy a dynamic, enriched destination,” said Economic Director James Touchton. “This will be the cornerstone of our community, promoting tourism, economic growth and a sense of belonging.”
The city also approved the fifth amendment to a water service agreement with the city of Savannah, increasing their water capacity in anticipation of further growth. The new deal, which will last until Dec. 21, 2026, will set the water allocation to 1.8 million gallons per day for 2025, and 2.1 million gallons per day for 2026, and an increase in gallons per minute from 1,500 to 1,600.
The two cities will also work together to find mutually beneficial locations for a new water meter station along Monteith Road in Port Wentworth and a water tower near the intersection of Highway 21 and International Trade Parkway, and/or an easement for a water main along Dorset Road.
Lastly, the city approved the site plan for a Hilton LivSmart and Hilton Tru in the third council district.
While Tybee Island staff met with owner-operators and property management companies to explain the new process of registering STRs last week, Pooler unanimously approved an agreement with Granicus for short-term rental data aggregation. The city will pay $9,156 annually.
“It’s important that we begin to figure out how we’re going to manage it, understanding that our goal, regardless of the details of said ordinance, is to adopt an ordinance,” said City Manager Heath LLoyd.
With the adoption of a software company, Loyd said the city believed they needed three key services — ongoing monitoring of short-term rentals, compliance and outreach and a 24/7 phone hotline for citizens to report complaints. Granicus is also used by Thunderbolt and was used by Tybee, until they recently decided to bring the application process back in-house.
During the stakeholder meeting, Tybee Island Compliance Manager Walter Hattrich said the city wanted to be able to track and tailor things to their needs, as opposed to relying on a third-party platform.
After a multi-year struggle with the city of Port Wentworth, Front Porch Recovery Center is finally opening its doors to the community on Nov. 1.Katy Parker, a doctor of psychology, and her husband Glenn bought seven acres tucked away near Rice Creek Plantation in Port Wentworth in 2021 hoping to open the center within about six months to a year. Front Porch Recover Center, a six-bed, voluntary addiction and al...
After a multi-year struggle with the city of Port Wentworth, Front Porch Recovery Center is finally opening its doors to the community on Nov. 1.
Katy Parker, a doctor of psychology, and her husband Glenn bought seven acres tucked away near Rice Creek Plantation in Port Wentworth in 2021 hoping to open the center within about six months to a year. Front Porch Recover Center, a six-bed, voluntary addiction and alcohol recovery program, was a project of passion they had sunk their money and energy into when they moved across the country.
Their plans came to a halt shortly after they bought the house and relocated to Port Wentworth, because neighboring residents along the private dirt road complained that the facility operated as a commercial business and was illegal. The Parkers were denied a special-use permit, even though the zoning at the time allowed for a residential treatment center.
"I was just confused. I thought, okay, they just need education," Katy Parker said. "So, I made a 50-slide Powerpoint illustrating who I am, what we aim to do, how we do it, how the people there are going to be monitored and treated. I did the whole song and dance, and at the end of the day, they were just like we're glad you want to help, but not here. Not here."
The threat of a lawsuit against the city allowed them to finally get what they needed to open―a change of occupancy, state license.
Katy, who had grown up around addiction, and Glenn, who is 16 years sober, wanted to create a program that was personalized and private, a combination of all the programs she had worked in over the years and unlike all of the recovery centers in Chatham County that are publicly run or outpatient facilities.
"We don't think addiction comes out of nowhere," Katy said. "We think that most people have been disconnected from themselves and others, often as a result of trauma, even if it's not understood or acknowledged. Here, they can reconnect with themselves and have a reconnection with others. It's only six men, so their care can be individualized."
The center will offer trauma-informed care, including evidence-based practices and alternative approaches with some experimental components. The wellness programs include yoga, tai chi, equine therapy, mindfulness and more, with a 12-person professional team of addiction counselors, medical practitioners and mental health specialists.
“Front Porch is committed to providing hope for those affected by addiction in the Savannah area. We want to make a positive impact on individuals and their families,” Parker said. “The Centers for Disease Control reports a 24.9% drug overdose death rate in the state of Georgia, and we aim to remedy that.”
The grand opening will take place from noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 1, at 302 Rice Hope Plantation Road.
Destini Ambus is the general assignment reporter for Chatham County municipalities at the Savannah Morning News. You can contact her at dambus@gannett.com
