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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest's hottest spots, our curated selection of the newest, most popular women's clothing lines reflects the effortless glamour of Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest:
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 Wake Forest, 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 Wake Forest. But don't take our word for it's come see for yourself!
#32 SMU (9-4, 3-3 ACC) vs. Wake Forest (8-8, 1-4 ACC) Friday, March 13 • 4 p.m. CT Dallas, Texas • Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex ACCNX • Live Scores • SMU Mobile App#32 SMU (9-4, 3-3 ACC) vs. #14 NC State (11-5, 4-1 ACC) Sunday, March 15 • 12 p.m. CT Dallas, Texas • Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex ACCNX • Live Scores • SMU Mobile AppSETTING THE SCENE • The No. 32-ranked SMU women's tennis team returns to the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex for two ACC home ...
#32 SMU (9-4, 3-3 ACC) vs. Wake Forest (8-8, 1-4 ACC) Friday, March 13 • 4 p.m. CT Dallas, Texas • Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex ACCNX • Live Scores • SMU Mobile App
#32 SMU (9-4, 3-3 ACC) vs. #14 NC State (11-5, 4-1 ACC) Sunday, March 15 • 12 p.m. CT Dallas, Texas • Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex ACCNX • Live Scores • SMU Mobile App
SETTING THE SCENE • The No. 32-ranked SMU women's tennis team returns to the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex for two ACC home matches against Wake Forest and No. 14 NC State on Friday and Sunday. • The Mustangs swept last weekend's ACC slate, which included wins over Boston College and Syracuse. The results moved SMU to 3-3 in the ACC, halfway through the 12-match conference schedule, and up nine spots to No. 32 in the country. • SMU looks to win three or more consecutive ACC matches for the first time since joining the conference last season. Two wins this weekend would surpass the ACC win total (4) from last season.
ACC WEEKLY AWARD SWEEP • The SMU women's tennis team took home all three ACC weekly awards, announced by the league office on Tuesday. • Caroline McGinley was named ACC Player of the Week and Amelie Van Impe earned her third consecutive Freshman of the Week honor. The pair was also selected as the conference Doubles Team of the Week for the second time this season. • It marks the second time in two seasons as a member of the ACC that SMU women's tennis has collected all three of the ACC weekly awards. It also marks the first conference Player of the Week honor for McGinley of her career. • McGinley went 4-0 in the Mustangs' two matches on the road against Boston College and Syracuse, clinching both wins for SMU. On court three, the junior defeated Natalie Eordekian of Boston College, 6-2. 6-3, and then won 6-4, 7-5, over Syracuse's Nelly Knezkova in singles. • In doubles, McGinley and Van Impe improved to 10-0 as a pair, with two wins over the weekend, including a ranked win over No. 57 Anastasia Sysoeva and Nelly Knezkova of Syracuse. The win gave the pair its fourth over a ranked doubles team this season. • Van Impe won her fifth-straight decision in singles, defeating Seren Agar of Boston College 6-1, 6-0 on court one. She was one game away from a second victory against Syracuse, but the match was deemed unfinished due to the clinch by McGinley.
IN ELITE COMPANY • Caroline McGinley and Amelie Van Impe are one of three doubles pairs that are 10-0 or better in dual match play.
Auburn: Ashton Bowers / Ekaterina Khayrutdinova 17-0 (No. 83) Columbia: Emily Baek / Sophia Wang 12-0 (NR) SMU: Caroline McGinley / Amelie Van Impe 10-0 (No. 10) MAKING NATIONAL NOISE • Wichelen, Belgium, native, Amelie Van Impe made national noise on March 1 in the Mustangs' matchup against No. 3 North Carolina with a commanding win over the then-No. 1-ranked player in the ITA, Reese Brantmeier, 6-1, 6-2. The win came after nearly defeating the No. 22–ranked player from Duke on court one two days prior, in a match that went unfinished despite her 7-5, 2-6, 5-4 lead. • The win propelled Van Impe from unranked to No. 49 in the latest ITA singles poll. • Van Impe has been strong since joining the Mustangs in late January. The freshman is a combined 16-1 on the season in doubles and singles, with a 5-0 record in court one and a perfect 10-0 record in doubles.
NEW NUMBERS, ITA RANKINGS • The SMU court one doubles team of Caroline McGinley and Amelie Van Impe jumped from unranked in the ITA to No. 10 nationally this week. The duo is a perfect 10-0 this season, while Caroline McGinley is 13-0 in doubles this spring. • Along with Van Impe's No. 49 ranking, Sophie Llewellyn is just 10 spots behind at No. 59. • Caroline McGinley and Ellie Mireles remain ranked as a pair in doubles, despite not playing as a pair since the second weekend of the season. They come in at No. 58 this week.
THE OPPONENTS • Wake Forest brings an 8-8 record into Friday's matchup, falling in its last outing to NC State 4-0. • The Demon Deacons have one ACC win, which came in Winston-Salem against Florida State on March 8. • The Demon Deacons went 15-14 in 2025, 3-9 in ACC matches. Their overall record qualified them for the NCAA Tournament, where they fell to Pepperdine 4-1 in the Knoxville Regional. • The last time the Mustangs and Demon Deacons faced off was in the first round of the 2025 ACC Tournament, where Wake Forest won 4-2 in Cary, North Carolina. • NC State holds a strong 11-5 record with only one ACC loss thus far (4-1), which was a 4-3 loss to Miami in Raleigh last week. • The Wolfpack went 19-7 last season and 10-2 in ACC matches. NC State reached the 2025 NCAA Championships Super Regionals, where they fell to rival North Carolina 4-2 in Chapel Hill. • NC State has four ranked singles players, led by Lavinia Tanasie, who is ranked NO. 29 in the latest ITA list. Teh Wolfpack also has the No. 2-ranked doubles team in the country in Gabrielle Broadfoot and Victoria Osuigwe, along with the No. 57-ranked pair in Anna Zyryanova and Jasmien Conway. Broadfoot and Osuigwe have won six straight doubles matches and are 11-2 in the spring.
HISTORIC WIN IN WACO • On Feb. 1, SMU collected a 4-3 win over Baylor in Waco. It marked the first win over the Bears since 1995. • Gina Feistel clinched the winner-take-all final match of the day on court one with a 7-6(3), 0-6, 7-6(4) win over No. 40 Na Dong of Baylor. • SMU won the doubles point for the fifth time this season and got two wins from courts five and six from Caroline McGinley and Natalie Stasny to help secure the victory.
LLEWELLYN ADVANCES IN NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS • In her NCAA Championship debut, Llewellyn advanced to the second round of the tournament by defeating Texas A&M's Violeta Martinez 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, before falling to eventual champion Reese Brantmeier in three sets in her next matchup. • Llewellyn punched her ticket to the NCAA Singles Championships in November after reaching the semifinal round of the ITA Sectional Championships on Saturday. • Llewellyn became the first Mustang to qualify for the NCAA Individual Championships since Marta Lesniak did so in 2011. • Llewellyn finished the fall season with a 10-4 record.
NEW LOOK MUSTANGS • Coach McKenna and staff brought eight newcomers to the 2026 roster, including four true freshmen and one transfer ahead of her first season on the Hilltop. • Llewellyn and McGinley are the only two returners to the program from the previous season.
LET THE MCKENNA ERA BEGIN • Coach McKenna begins her tenure at SMU after serving as the head coach at Wisconsin since 2017. • McKenna's tenure at Wisconsin was defined by a dramatic program turnaround. When she arrived in the fall of 2016, the Badgers were coming off a 4-16 season and a winless Big Ten campaign. In her second year, Wisconsin began to show progress, and by her third season in 2018-19, the team posted an 18-6 record, finished second in the Big Ten at 9-2, and earned its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2005. • By 2023, the Badgers had achieved one of the best seasons in school history: 20 victories (first in 25 years), a No. 11 national ranking at their peak (highest since 1996), and a season-ending No. 22 ITA ranking, along with the program's first NCAA Tournament win since 2002. Under McKenna's leadership, Wisconsin evolved from the bottom of the Big Ten into a nationally respected contender, consistently competing against and defeating top 25 programs. • Over the last three seasons, McKenna has led the Badgers to a record of 58-21, including three straight NCAA Round of 32 appearances. Last season, McKenna coached Maria Sholokhova to a 2024 Women's ITA All-American Singles Championship, becoming the program's first All-American since 1998 in 2025. • McKenna and Sholokhova became the first coach-player duo, men's or women's, to both win the ITA All-American Singles Championship.
;Week 3 of the college football season kicked off on Thursday night with just one game taking place as NC State faced Wake Forest in Winston-Salem.It was a battle of two undefeated ACC teams. NC State won against East Carolina and Virginia and Wake Forest defeated Kennesaw State and Western Carolina, although the Week 1 game against Kennesaw State was a close one with a 10-9 final score.On Thursday night, both teams scored a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, although not in the ordinary way. Chris Barnes returned ...
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Week 3 of the college football season kicked off on Thursday night with just one game taking place as NC State faced Wake Forest in Winston-Salem.
It was a battle of two undefeated ACC teams. NC State won against East Carolina and Virginia and Wake Forest defeated Kennesaw State and Western Carolina, although the Week 1 game against Kennesaw State was a close one with a 10-9 final score.
On Thursday night, both teams scored a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, although not in the ordinary way. Chris Barnes returned the opening kickoff 98 yards to put Wake Forest on top.
Then, Wake Forest scored on a one-yard rushing touchdown by Demond Claiborne. NC State followed it up with a five-yard touchdown pass to Justin Joly, and the Wolfpack tied the game on a must-see pick-six by defensive lineman Isaiah Shirley.
As if that first quarter wasn't whacky enough, another bizarre incident took place.
One food truck caught fire, sending billows of smoke into the stadium.
As such, fans couldn't help but react to a wild first quarter.
"A BBQ truck catching on fire during an NC State and Wake Forest game is peak ACC," one fan .
"A "food truck fire delay" might be the most NC State-Wake Forest in Winston-Salem thing I've ever seen," another.
"The NFL game is nice and all, but have you ever seen Wake Forest and NC State play next to a food truck that’s on fire?" another .
"Thick Six while a food truck is on fire at Wake Forest’s stadium. Never change, college football," stated.
"Apparently there is a lot of smoke going over the field at Wake Forest due to a fire in a BBQ truck. God bless college football," college football reporter Stewart Mandel .
The food truck is called Choc's Barbecue CO. and Southern Catering, and the video shows the flames in the truck.
Let's not forget this was just the first quarter, and yet another reminder of why college football is unique as can be.
Wake Forest’s first two football commitments for its 2027 recruiting class have North Carolina high school ties. Providence Day wide receiver/kick returner Steele Fletcher and Oak Grove offensive lineman Charlie Reece both committed to the Demon Deacons earlier this month.Fletcher is the son of former NFL linebacker London Fletcher, who won a Super Bowl with the Rams among other highlights.The younger Fletcher won an NCISAA state championship with Providence Day last season, and will prov...
Wake Forest’s first two football commitments for its 2027 recruiting class have North Carolina high school ties. Providence Day wide receiver/kick returner Steele Fletcher and Oak Grove offensive lineman Charlie Reece both committed to the Demon Deacons earlier this month.
Fletcher is the son of former NFL linebacker London Fletcher, who won a Super Bowl with the Rams among other highlights.
The younger Fletcher won an NCISAA state championship with Providence Day last season, and will provide speed and explosiveness to Wake’s offense and special teams.
During Providence Day’s state title run, Fletcher made 37 catches for 434 yards and six touchdowns. He scored one touchdown on a kickoff return.
Fletcher is listed as a three-star prospect and the No. 36 player in North Carolina, per 247Sports. Other schools to offer include Maryland, Virginia Tech, East Carolina, Charlotte, Jacksonville State, Kent State, Delaware State and Sacramento State. Per 247Sports, Fletcher has run a 11.62 in the 100 meters during track season.
“A goal of mine was to commit on my late mother’s birthday, and today I can say I did,” Fletcher posted on X when he pledged to the Deacs on Feb. 12. “I’m beyond blessed to announce my commitment to Wake Forest University!”
Reece helped pave the way for an Oak Grove team that won the Piedmont Triad 5A/6A Conference and finished 9-4 overall. 247Sports lists Reece as a three-star player and the No. 35 player in North Carolina for 2027.
Wake Forest offered the 6-5, 255-pounder in late January, and Reece picked the Demon Deacons over other recent offers from Liberty and Elon.
Reece already has a summer official visit lined up with Wake Forest for June.
Braxton Davis, an all-conference tight end from East Surry High in Pilot Mountain, will join Davidson College’s program this fall. Davis committed to the Wildcats on Feb. 12, adding a versatile two-sport standout to the FCS program’s most recent high school recruiting class.
Davis, listed at 6-3, 235 pounds, caught 36 passes for 494 yards and 10 touchdowns for East Surry this past season. Those numbers rank among the best for tight ends in the state. The Cardinals finished 5-7.
Davis also plays on East Surry’s basketball team and has twice received all-conference recognition on the hardwood. He was recognized in January for scoring his 1,000th point. He logged 22 points in the second half of a recent game against West Stokes.
He has a 4.57 GPA in the classroom and reports an 80-inch wingspan, which could make him a formidable weapon in Davidson’s offense.
Super blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Davidson College to play Division 1 football and continue my academic career. None of this would be possible without the unwavering support and guidance from my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I’m so thankful for all of the… pic.twitter.com/eGHsejNz2Y — Braxton Davis (@braxtondavis236) February 12, 2026
Tre’ Stone, a first-team all-region linebacker from Alabama’s Opelika High, has committed to Appalachian State. Stone is the second player to verbally commit to the .
Opelika finished as the 7A state runner-up this past season. Stone finished with 70 tackles, including 42 solo stops, three tackles-for-loss, one interception and three pass breakups. Alabama Prep Varsity listed Stone among its top rising senior linebackers in the state.
Stone also reported Division I offers from Georgia State and Troy. Appalachian State has been involved since last summer, offering Stone in August 2025.
70 Total Tackles42 Solo3 TFL10 Pressures1 Sack1 Int3 PBUAlabama 7A State Runner Ups 6'0 215 3.8 GPA Honors3 D1 Offers@footballopelika @OpelikaRecruits @oanewspreps@247recruiting @UTLRecruitingLB @HallTechSports1 @Rivalshttps://t.co/V3tjF3xSUa — Tre' Stone (@Stone_Tre_LB_2) December 15, 2025
Recruiting is still in its early stages for many of North Carolina’s Class of 2027 prospects, but players are already beginning to come off the board. Ten of 247Sports’ top in-state players have announced commitments, with programs such as NC State, North Carolina, Duke and Wake Forest securing early pledges alongside national programs like Notre Dame, Ohio State and Nebraska.
NC Football News is tracking those commitments as they happen throughout the cycle.
