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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Raleigh. 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, 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 Raleigh:
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 Raleigh, NC.
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More rare snow may be on the way to central and southeastern North Carolina next week.The National Weather Service says a high pressure system will extend over much of the country starting Monday, affecting the East Coast Tuesday, Jan. 21 into Wednesday, Jan. 22.With that system, most models say some snow is possible across most of the state. The models disa...
More rare snow may be on the way to central and southeastern North Carolina next week.
The National Weather Service says a high pressure system will extend over much of the country starting Monday, affecting the East Coast Tuesday, Jan. 21 into Wednesday, Jan. 22.
With that system, most models say some snow is possible across most of the state. The models disagree on specifics, which is typical for a system that is still four to five days away, says NWS, but models consistently show precipitation — along with below freezing temps — extending over most of the central and southeastern portions of the state.
Here’s what to know.
The current 7-day forecast shows a chance of snow starting Tuesday night, most likely after 1 a.m. A graphical forecast map on the National Weather Service site shows precipitation likely ending Wednesday morning and a dry forecast by Wednesday afternoon.
As of Friday, Jan. 17, the National Weather Service 7-day forecast gives us a 30% chance of frozen precip.
A graphical forecast map shows ranges of 25% in the Raleigh area to 31% in Rocky Mount, 45% in Kenansville and 52% in New Bern.
The National Weather Service says it’s leaning into an ensemble of models, which show precipitation across the central and southeastern North Carolina region. This means that areas east of US-1 have the best chance of snow, with areas to the west of US-1 having a slightly lower chance.
The NWS 7-day forecast and graphical forecast map, as of Friday, Jan. 17, show that high temperatures in the Triangle next week are not expected to be above freezing until Thursday. The weekend won’t be bad at all, though.
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Fort Fisher on the North Carolina coast holds the distinction of being both a Civil War historic site and a little-known monument to African-American muscle.It served as the Confederacy’s largest earthwork fortification, sprawling 1.5 miles along a narrow island separating the Cape Fear River from the Atlantic Ocean.And that means it may also be the largest historic structure ever built by ensla...
Fort Fisher on the North Carolina coast holds the distinction of being both a Civil War historic site and a little-known monument to African-American muscle.
It served as the Confederacy’s largest earthwork fortification, sprawling 1.5 miles along a narrow island separating the Cape Fear River from the Atlantic Ocean.
And that means it may also be the largest historic structure ever built by enslaved African Americans.
Much of “America’s largest sand castle” has been lost over the past century, but a long-gestating plan to rebuild a key section has come to fruition and will be showcased Saturday, Jan. 18.
The daylong event coincides with the 160th anniversary of the fort’s fall to Union troops in 1865.
“It’s been a dream down here to rebuild this segment of earthworks since 1960s. We finally did it,” Fort Fisher site manager Jim Steele told McClatchy News.
“It’s symbolic. Fort Fisher has endured a lot. It was damaged in battle, neglected for years and years, and (ocean) erosion accelerated, carrying away the sea-facing side. That was bad enough, but then Highway 421 came through the fort and in 1941, part of it was bulldozed for an air strip by the Army.”
It’s the “bulldozed” section — about 70-yards wide — that has been recreated, including a sally port tunnel entrance and ammunition magazine.
The addition means about 15% of the L-shaped fort is once again standing.
Enslaved people lent by farmers served as the construction crew for Fort Fisher, along with a small number of conscripted Native Americans from the Lumbee Tribe in Robeson County.
Building and repairing the fort went on nonstop during the four-year war, which required the slaves to rotate through for weeks or months at a time. When one group returned to the fields for harvest, another group took their place, Steele said.
“Fort fisher was essentially America’s largest sand castle ever built,” Steele said. ”Construction began around early in 1861 and it was a constant construction project of building and rebuilding. It was worked on until the eve of the (final) battle.”
The laborers worked like a chain gain, using picks and shovels and wheel barrows to roll tons of sand uphill to raise the walls. Then another group walked shoulder to shoulder atop the mound, tamping down the soil with sticks, according to Steele.
“It had to look like a gang of army ants, an endless chain of men pushing wheel barrows up and down hills,” he said.
“Having now watched this little segment of the fort being rebuilt with modern equipment, it really makes you stop and think. It gives you an appreciation and a lot of sympathy for the guys who wrecked their backs doing it by hand.”
Known as the “Gibraltar of the South,” Fort Fisher was created to stand guard over the Cape River port at Wilmington, 17 miles to the north.
Its ocean-facing cannons were critical to defending supply ships as they tried to slip through a Union blockade of the port, according to historians.
When the fort fell on Jan. 15, 1865, Gen. Robert E. Lee was forced to surrender within 90 days as supplies dwindled.
With the war over, a once-thriving tent city of enslaved workers became a ghost town and maritime forest reclaimed the site.
The state started buying up property in the area in 1960s after witnessing the piece-by-piece destruction of the fort. It has since been a National Historic Landmark and listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Steele joined the staff 20 years ago, and has seen annual visitation double to 1 million people.
The fort closed about three months over the summer as tons of sand were hauled in by a truck from a sand pit 35 miles north in Rocky Point.
It was finished in October, and seeing such a large piece of history brought back to life left Steele in disbelief. The missing segment contained the fort’s seventh, eighth and ninth traverses and gun chambers.
“Disbelief and astonishment at same time, and a powerful sense of satisfaction,” he said.
“Rebuilding a section of a fort is no small undertaking.”
A commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the final Battle of Fort Fisher begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, and concludes at 4 p.m. It is free and open to the public.
The fort is at 1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard in Kure Beach, about a 145-mile drive southeast from Raleigh.
Demonstrations will include 19th-century weapons and living history displays, and historians will discuss the fort’s saga. The schedule can be found at Historicsites.nc.gov/news/events/fort-fishers-160th-anniversary-event.
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A strong cold front is headed for North Carolina this weekend that will bring some of the chilliest temperatures of the season next week.And though it’s early, different forecast models see at least two opportunities next week for snow or other wintry precipitation in Raleigh and the Triangle.It’s expected to rain across much of central North Carolina on Saturday and possibly into Sunday ahead of a front coming from the Great Plains. Forecasters say the cold front will arrive by Sunday night, bringing noticea...
A strong cold front is headed for North Carolina this weekend that will bring some of the chilliest temperatures of the season next week.
And though it’s early, different forecast models see at least two opportunities next week for snow or other wintry precipitation in Raleigh and the Triangle.
It’s expected to rain across much of central North Carolina on Saturday and possibly into Sunday ahead of a front coming from the Great Plains. Forecasters say the cold front will arrive by Sunday night, bringing noticeably colder temperatures on Monday and especially Tuesday.
The National Weather Service offers these temperature ranges:
Sunday night: A low of 22 degrees
Monday: A high of 36 degrees and a low of 14 degrees
Tuesday: A high of 29 degrees, compared to an average high of around 51 degrees for this time of year.
As of Wednesday, Jan. 15, Weather Service local forecasts for the central part of the state show “limited opportunities for (very) minimal snowfall.” Those are late Friday night before the rain moves in on Saturday, when it will be only marginally cold enough for snow and only then in the Triad, around Greensboro.
The Weather Service sees a second small chance on Sunday night as precipitation comes to an end, and the colder air is moving in. Either way, forecasters say, any accumulation would be minimal.
However, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Prediction Center forecast map shows up to a 30% chance of at least a quarter-inch of snow and sleet across all of North Carolina Tuesday into Wednesday, with a section of the southeastern Coastal Plain showing up to a 50% chance.
The Accuweather forecast also predicts a chance of sleet and freezing rain next Friday night, which is outside the range of the National Weather Service’s seven-day forecast.
As always, forecasters say that for central and Eastern North Carolina to get snow or any other winter precipitation we need the combination of cold air and moisture, which typically come from different places.
The cold air is coming from the plains; the question is whether a low-pressure system will develop in the Gulf of Mexico as some models predict and move into the Southeastern U.S., bringing the moisture.
It will likely be a few days before we know. Stay tuned.
This story was originally published January 15, 2025 at 12:12 PM.
Wildfires recently ravaged Southern California communities, displacing hundreds of people from their homes and destroying neighborhoods in swaths.We can help, even from all the way across the country.Here’s a partial list of groups providing help in the Los Angeles area, including many compiled and v...
Wildfires recently ravaged Southern California communities, displacing hundreds of people from their homes and destroying neighborhoods in swaths.
We can help, even from all the way across the country.
Here’s a partial list of groups providing help in the Los Angeles area, including many compiled and verified by our teammates out west at The Sacramento Bee.
American Red Cross
The Red Cross LA region “focuses on meeting the immediate emergency needs of area disaster victims at least once a day,” and assistance can include shelter, food, clothing, toiletry items, clean-up items, help in obtaining prescription refills or medical equipment, mental health support and referrals to organizations that help with long-term needs, the website states.
California Fire Foundation Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund
This organization “is working with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide direct financial support to impacted residents,” the website states.
Monetary donations support wildfire victims and firefighters working to help.
Direct Relief
This humanitarian aid nonprofit is responding to the wildfires “with medical aid, free N95 masks and more,” the website states.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
The food bank is “working with government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based partners and others to respond to the fires throughout Los Angeles County,” the website states.
Pasadena Humane
The humane center “offers lifesaving programs and services for animals and the people who love them in the Greater Los Angeles Area,” the website states, “providing shelter, dedicated care and new beginnings for thousands of our community’s most vulnerable animals every year.”
Salvation Army
Donations help “provide critical aid, shelter, food, and support for wildfire survivors and first responders in Los Angeles,” the website states.
World Central Kitchen
The group’s relief team is on the ground to “to support first responders and families impacted by wildfires in the Los Angeles area, ... working with restaurant and food truck partners to provide comforting meals,” the website states.
Hot meals are served at several distribution sites throughout the region.
United Way of Greater Los Angeles
This local group “focuses on longer-term recovery efforts to support members of our community,” the website states.
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
This local group is allowing anyone impacted by the fires to access food, water, supplies, showers, mental health support and childcare at select locations, a social media posts states.
CAL FIRE Benevolent Foundation
This local group “provides funds for immediate life-sustaining assistance to firefighters and their families who have suffered debilitating injury or loss of life,” the website states.
“The money raised goes directly to assist firefighters, their families, those that support firefighters and to assist burn victims.”
Do some research into each organization when considering your donation, be it time, money or items.
Some groups in the Los Angeles area have been overwhelmed with food, clothing and household supplies and can use monetary donations and extra hands, The Bee reported. Check out the aid groups’ websites and social media pages for the most updated information on what’s needed and how you can help.
Unfortunately, scammers arise during natural disasters, looking to take advantage of people wanting to help victims.
To ensure your donation goes to a legitimate group doing relief work, you should:
The Sacramento Bee’s Hannah Poukish contributed reporting to this story.
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RALEIGH, N.C. – The No. 14 Wolfpack women's tennis team will host its first weekend of home matches of the season as they face Campbell on Friday, January 17, at 6 p.m., followed by a showdown with No. 10 Pepperdine on Sunday, January 19, at noon. Both matches will be held at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.Competition this weekend will be held indoors, and admission to both matches is free. Fans can follow live match results on StatBroadcast, and the matches will be available for streaming on Track Tennis....
RALEIGH, N.C. – The No. 14 Wolfpack women's tennis team will host its first weekend of home matches of the season as they face Campbell on Friday, January 17, at 6 p.m., followed by a showdown with No. 10 Pepperdine on Sunday, January 19, at noon. Both matches will be held at the J.W. Isenhour Tennis Center.
Competition this weekend will be held indoors, and admission to both matches is free. Fans can follow live match results on StatBroadcast, and the matches will be available for streaming on Track Tennis.
NC State returns to Raleigh after kicking off its 2025 season at the Miami Invitational, held from January 10-12 in Coral Gables, FL. The Wolfpack's No. 5-ranked doubles team of Gabriella Broadfoot and Maddy Zampardo will look to carry their momentum after remaining 9-0 against ranked opponents from the fall. The doubles duo was named this weeks ACC doubles team of the week after their performance over the weekend.
In the latest ITA rankings, the Wolfpack women's tennis team also features Jasmine Conway and Kristina Paskauskas, who are ranked No. 50 in doubles. Additionally, Gabia Paskauskas has earned a ranking of No. 55 in singles, further strengthening the team's depth and talent heading into the season.
Scouting Campbell:
This will be the Camels' second dual match of the season, following a tough 0-7 loss to No. 6 North Carolina on January 12 in Chapel Hill. The last time these two programs faced off was during the Wolfpack's 2023-24 season at home in Raleigh, where NC State secured a dominant 7-0 victory. The Wolfpack currently lead the all-time series 4-0, with each meeting resulting in a sweep.
Scouting Pepperdine:
No. 10 ranked Pepperdine is set to open its season in Durham, N.C. as they face off against No. 11 Duke Friday, Jan. 17. The waves will then travel to Raleigh for a Sunday showdown against the Wolfpack. This will be the third competition between the two programs with Pepperdine leading the series by 2-0. Pepperdine begins it's 2025 season with several highly ranked players in their rotation. In singles, Savannah Broadus leads the team at No. 13, followed by Vivian Yang at No. 61, Liam Oved at No. 90, Duru Soke at No. 91, and Alexia Harmon at No. 112. In doubles, Broadus and Yang form a formidable pair, ranked No. 14, while Oved and Harmon are ranked No. 101. These rankings highlight Pepperdine's depth and talent across both singles and doubles, positioning the team as a competitive matchup Sunday.
Looking ahead, the Wolfpack is preparing for an exciting month on the road as they continue their regular season campaign. First up, they will travel to Knoxville, Tennessee, to compete in the ITA Kickoff Weekend, where they will face No. 15 Ohio State. The event, hosted by the University of Tennessee, will take place from January 24-26.
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