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Historical Emporium Reviews & Ratings



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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2015-03-08

Terry C
WA, United States
2015-03-07
Excellent service. My item arrived very quickly. The quality of the product is great and fits to a tee. I'll be buying again
Walt
KS, United States
2015-03-07
This is a great hat, good color, fits very well and comfortable. Very satisfied with product and company.
Richard
2015-03-07
The service was excellent and the products were as advertised. I have since added another item to my wardrobe all of which are used as part of my interpretive function at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site.
Smooth
HI, United States
2015-03-07
Great experience and product; would like to see more designs (ascots).
Ed C
IL, United States
2015-03-06
I ordered a vest which is better than what I had expected in terms of quality and fit. I mistakenly ordered the wrong size and I sent an email advising of my mistake about an hour after placing the order. It was after business hours, but first thing the next morning a customer service rep advised me he had corrected my order and it would be ready to ship. I've recommended you to friends. Great service and great products.
Chief Dancing B
2015-03-06
great products so many style there`s so much stuff I want so little money have told many friend on face book they were all impressed. glad I found you
larryXcop
NY, United States
2015-03-06
The derby replicates the one worn by Christopher Reeve in my favorite movie- "somewhere in Time"". We have a themed room outside of our cinema room which replicates the "feel" of Grand Hotel featured in the movie, circa 1912. Truly a quality product at a very fair price and now proudly displayed and receiving lots of attention! For anyone even thinking of attending the October "Somewhere in Time" weekend event at the Grand on Mackinac Island, MI, this site should be your "first" one to visit and shop from for outstanding and period-accurate product!
Tore
TX, United States
2015-03-06
I made a mistake and selected an incorrect size. I realized my error and emailed customer service with the correct information. They were able to change my order with the corrected information before fulfillment. They promptly replied to let me know the good news. Indeed, my order arrived with the correct size.
rumennek
TX, United States
2015-03-06
Items arrived in a timely manner. They are well made and will be worn with pride!
Lo
MI, United States
2015-03-06
While a little on the pricey side, the clothes are very well made. They arrived promptly and look great!
Dr R
MA, United States
2015-03-06
Product arrived quickly, in good condition, and looks exactly as advertised. A determination of whether it functions as it is supposed to must wait until I have an opportunity to use it for its intended purpose.
Bert
CA, United States
2015-03-05
You have a fascinating range of items. I will have to plan some things to do that might make use of these kind of things, stylin' 1886.
MondSr
NY, United States
2015-03-05
Great clothing to wear, with comfort & quality. Clothing that is unique and timeless.
Herb B
ON, Canada
2015-03-05
I purchased a .45 cal. gun belt holster combination, after I placed my order I received an email notifying me that the aize I specified was not available so I chose to go up one size and my order arrived in Ontario Canada in five days, unfortunately the larger size was too big so I contacted cusdtomer service and they took control of the situation , I returned the product and the proper size was in stock , shipped out and I am a satisfied customer. Marie in customer service was my main contact however I did talk to other members of the customer service staff and all were very deserving of the title "customer service" In all I feel this organization is professional and offers quality products at a fair price backed by conscientious service.
Beth
IL, United States
2015-03-05
Items were as described and at a reasonable cost. They were delivered in a timely manner and in excellent condition.
Ted w
SC, United States
2015-03-05
Great vest for a great price. Fast shipping and they emailed promptly with shipment status.
Rod E
NV, United States
2015-03-05
The order was here fast. we will be doing alot more ordering with you.
Gerald
SC, United States
2015-03-05
My rep Eve is super. A great representative for your business.
Slimm
VA, United States
2015-03-05
I like the look of the Old West. I am a Piano player and I want to be noticed ( visually ) when I step out on stage dressed like an ole time boogie player. Plus the gals like the look, and that is cool with me..........
stan G
Kent, United Kingdom
2015-03-05
Considering I live in the UK my shopping experience with westernemporium.com was brilliant!. The e mails I received from Jamie were really helpful and the holster was great. Also I would like to mention how impressed I was with UPS. Great all round experience THANK YOU!.
Nick
IL, United States
2015-03-05
My whole experience was great, from the huge online selection to receiving my products quickly an accurately. I had an issue with one item being on backorder and the customer service agent was great about contacting me and making a change to an item that was available right away.
Gerry
IA, United States
2015-03-05
I'm involved with a vintage vehicle touring event that focuses on the London to Brighton run. The costume put together to depict Lord Winchelsia of that historic event has been fun. It couldn't have happened without the Gentleman's Emporium products. Great quality and great service.
Mike M
CT, United States
2015-03-05
I very much like the two coats I bought. I had been looking for a double breasted coat all winter to replace my old one. The brown coat that I bought was something I had been looking for over the past ten years. The only thing I would like the company to work on is the buttons. I have had to have a seamstress redo all the buttons on both coats. They were poorly sewn on to the coats.
Anonymous Customer
AZ, United States
2015-03-05
A+++++++
Olan
GA, United States
2015-03-05
execellent service
JS
CO, United States
2015-03-05
The only thing that I would like is to see that you include free shipping with orders over $50.
Keith J
NY, United States
2015-03-05
My experience with Gentleman's Emporium was outstanding. My order arrived much quicker than expected. The product, the Langdon Wool Tweed vest, is top-notch quality and a joy to wear. I heartily recommend the site and will return for additional purchases.
Arnold
OH, United States
2015-03-05
Honestly I have no complaints at all. Both caps that I purchased are a perfect fit. You offer fast service along with well made products.
C.J.Hamel
NV, United States
2015-03-05
My husband is very happy with his outfits. They fit well and are comfortable to wear. He has his eyes on other future outfits. We will be back. Thank you!
ralph z
GA, United States
2015-03-05
i got what i order, and am happy
Ty
WY, United States
2015-03-02
I liked how the website provided detailed information about sizing for items and whether the items were available or not in the size I wear. This helped to make my decisions with ordering. The shipping was fast with the order. I was very pleased with all of the items I ordered from Gentleman's Emporium. I liked how the items were well packaged and were not at the bottom of the box when I opened it. The items were in ready to wear out of the box (don't forget to hem the pants). Super pleased with this purchase. I am excited to wear these clothes. I will definately stand out in the crowd.
Customer Reviews by Shopper Approved

Product Reviews, Week Ending 2015-03-08

Chanjin
Mar 7, 2015
sexy and slimming!
The blouse it's sexy, slimming, interesting, and comfortable. The fabric wrinkles easily, and something high-waisted should be worn on the bottom half, but it is solidly built, and not terribly sheer. As always,I find, with this company, the clothes are true to size. Love this sort, love this site!
Herb
Branson, MO
Mar 6, 2015
Bowler Hat
The hat is exactly what I needed to complete work costume. I work for a 1880-1900 theme park and even though they supply my costume I needed/wanted a hat of the period to complete my individual look. It worked perfect. The hat is made of very good materials and feels great on. I am very pleased with my purchase.
E Carter
Countryside, Il
Mar 6, 2015
Vest
Excellent product. It fits perfectly and looks great. The vest exceeds my expectations.
Chief Dacing Bear
Phoenix, AZ, RO
Mar 6, 2015
googles mad science
look good but no padding around where they touch the face very uncomfortable only good as decoration for hats
Chief Dancing Bear
Phoenix, AZ, MQ
Mar 6, 2015
acme top hat
very nice quality fits well looks killer would buy more again
Tore
Plano, Te
Mar 6, 2015
Surprisingly comfy
I bought these for their look with little hope for their comfort. I am pleasantly surprised to find these trousers are comfortable in addition to looking sharp. Because these are built to historical standards and have a higher rise than modern pants, I followed the advice about ordering a size larger than one normally wears. Well, actually I screwed up entirely and ordered 4 sizes larger than I intended, but a quick e-mail to customer service fixed that without any delay. So I am pleased with the trousers and very pleased with the customer service. For anyone who is unfamiliar with ordering trousers like these, you will be taking them to your tailor for hemming. They have a hem, but for an extremely long leg length. This is a feature, not a problem! A tailor will give you just the length and "break" you like for the shoes you will likely be wearing. Pre-set inseam lengths cannot do this as well. The end result is delightful. I wish I could get a version of these with some stretchy fabric incorporated to make dancing a tiny bit easier. That would not be historically accurate, but would be convenient. Please do not think of this as a complaint about these pants. That would be another product. These trousers are marvelous.
Virgil
Corona, Ca
Mar 6, 2015
Beauregard
This vest is exactly what I wanted. It has a flavor of Western style, yet is classy and formal. The sizing is right on the mark. I had to wait for it to be restocked. I planned to get it for formal night on a cruise. I didn't want to carry the bulk of a Tux. I also purchases a silk puff like tie that really set it off as different.
Tore
Plano, Te
Mar 6, 2015
Where did you get those spats?
The very first time I wore these I was asked, twice, where I had procured them. "I have been looking for spats like those, where ever did you find them?" Indeed, these spats are much nicer than the typical sort of spats you might find. I am quite pleased with them. These spats do not slide around or misbehave the way poorly made spats might. Note that I used the sizing advice and found it to be accurate. Measure your ankle and buy with confidence.
Mr. Chain Blue Lightn'n
Resaca, GA
Mar 6, 2015
A LITTLE SNUG
got my britches the other day. felt real good. only problem is I should have gotten the 36 waist instead of the 34's. I don't know if they are sized a little small or I'm a little bigger than I thought. Mr. chain blue lightn'n must have gained a few extra pounds during this winter. oh well, sent them back and awaiting the 36's. great service and great products. looking forward to buying more. keep up the good work.
rumennek
Big , Te
Mar 6, 2015
Satin Puff
The Satin Puff arrived on time and is great. He will look great at Prom! It looks splendid with the Dragon Fire vest in Silver and Black!
rumennek
Big Spring, TX
Mar 6, 2015
Hellfire Vest
The vest arrived on time and is great. He will look great at Prom!
Rich J
Rohnert Park, Ca
Mar 6, 2015
Quality products and smooth transaction.
I am very happy with the quality and fit of the Lamar work shirt. I will peruse your site often. RJ
Dale
Mi
Mar 6, 2015
Decent shoulder holster
So far I find this holster to be ok for the price. It seems to be made out of some sort of thin soft leather that I am not sure as to how long it will hold up. I haven't been wearing it for long, but so far its held up well with no sign of anything coming loose. I'm new to shoulder holsters in general, but find that the thin soft leather makes it comfortable to wear and not as bulky like the nylon ones I've seen seem to be. The holster itself fits my Heritage big bore very well and seems to hold my Beretta Laramie and Colt Officers Model revolvers well enough. Some of the possible issues I encountered are that I'm too skinny and short to fit it well and had to make a few modifications to it in order to make it fit without flopping around a lot. Luckily they've added enough material that I can add more holes if I need to. For the price, I think I did good. It much nicer looking than a cheap nylon shoulder holster.
Tina Sorensen
Greeley, CO
Mar 5, 2015
love this dress!!!
I bought this to wear as my wedding dress. The sizes run a little small, but it looks amazing on. I absolutely love this dress and can't wait to wear it on my wedding day!!!
Fedora - Black
SKU: 004915
bert
Sacramento, CA
Mar 5, 2015
Snappin' that brim and lookin' sharp
Finding a good looking, comfortably fitting fedora proved surprisingly hard to do. This fedora fills the bill in excellent fashion (oof!) with a light touch to the forehead and a size that works well. Excellent!
Cherry2005
Simi Valley, Ca
Mar 5, 2015
So cute!
Amazing deal, wonderful hat. Such fine quality, and I can use it for Steampunk gatherings AND for my Civil War Civilian reenacting. The hat is fine quality wool and even prettier than the photo. To make it even better, this item was shipped super fast and I got it in just a few days - and much earlier than promised. Love this site.
Gail
Roanoke, Te
Mar 5, 2015
Paisley Ascot Black
Using this in a play from the 1890s and it is just what I needed.
Cherry2005
Simi Valley, Ca
Mar 5, 2015
Fantastic!!!
Amazing deal, beautifully put together garment. I'm a seamstress, just didn't have the time to whip something up for an upcoming event. When I came across this site I was jazzed. The blouse is very well made, and even prettier than the photo. To make it even better, this item was shipped super fast and I got it in just a few days - and much earlier than promised. Love this site.
Gail
Roanoke, Te
Mar 5, 2015
puff tie
Using this for a play taking place in 1890s and love it. I thought about making my own but the cost seemed reasonable and the quality was good on your ties. Very happy with it. It is being worn with a vintage cutaway I just bought and will enhance the play costumes.
Dragon Vest
SKU: 000380
Rick
boise, Id
Mar 5, 2015
Eye catching
This is a great vest. The fit is perfect and everyone that sees it makes a comment about the style. I wear vests as a part of my daily wardrobe, So it's not uncommon for me to be seen in one. This vest however grabs people's eye. It was a busy day for me at work and I looked "dapper" and "sharp". While doing some business at the bank the bank manager said: "great vest. You look like a player". And out at dinner that night the waitress "loved" the vest. ( I usually take that they are working me for a tip but after hearing comments all day it seemed sincere.) Great product I will need to by more.
Rod Egbert
Lovelock, Nv
Mar 5, 2015
Rod Egbert
The cane is very good quality. The shipping is so fast.
David S
Victoria, BC, CA
Mar 5, 2015
Head Warm
I really like my Fez. I wear it in Man's Land to keep my head warm AND look like a boss at the same time. No complaints.
David S
Victoria, BC, CA
Mar 5, 2015
Stompin'
These are very high quality leather boots, sold by Historical Emporium for LESS than they retail at Oak Tree Farms, where they are made. Quite comfortable from the get go.
Slimm
hometown, Va
Mar 5, 2015
Waist coats
This is a new look for me.....I really like the old west look......... I am going out this weekend all decked out in my new Piano player gear.......................
Megan
WILLIAMSPORT
Mar 5, 2015
Gorgeous
I LOVE this coat. It's beautifully made and just what I was looking for. It does run small, I am normally a small or medium, I ordered a large and it fits perfect. I'm also short(5'1) I was concerned that it would be too long but it is the exact length I was hoping for. The fabric is beautiful the buttons are perfect, the sleeves are my favorite part the detailing is amazing. I will definitely order from this site again.
David S
Victoria, BC, CA
Mar 5, 2015
Nice stick
I like the heft of this walking stick, and the overall quality is very good. It's not a costume piece, but a real walking stick. The only think I might want different is for it to be 2-3 inches longer. I am 6'2" and would like the extra height for resting my hand on the head.
Kerry
Kokomo, In
Mar 5, 2015
Holster
Beautiful workmanship, well worth the price!
Dean
Ocala, Fl
Mar 5, 2015
Oh Man!
I Love This Coat! Awesome Quality! My Favorite!
J D Stenflo
Boulder, CO
Mar 5, 2015
This is an awesome skirt!
I was really excited when I received this skirt! It fits like a glove. I love the striped pattern. The quality seems really great, too. I can't wait to wear it out! Thank you Historical Emporium! :)
Olan
Macom, Ge
Mar 5, 2015
Linen sporting cap
the linen sporting cap is quality with superior craftmanship. I love the way it wears as I do all my purchases from you
texasguy
Argyle, Tx
Mar 5, 2015
nice belt
Have to do a lot of rubbing to get black dye off edges of belt otherwise it gets on hand and clothes. Large end of belt did not fit into loop easy and I am having to stretch it out to fit. Still haven't been able to pull loop out to fit over hammer of pistol.

Mar 5, 2015
Perfect
The sizing ended up being perfect, measured my hips and ordered 2 inches bigger . The holster sits right were I hoped it would , my .45 colt pulls out and goes in flawlessly. Shipping was fast.

Mar 5, 2015
Excellent quality
Bought this for my uberti 1873 45LC. The fit and quality are great and shipping was fast.
alex
chicago, Il
Mar 4, 2015
milk Chocolate
Used this hat for a Willy wonka Birthday party. It looked wonderful! I wish I could post a photo. It came neatly packaged and arrived right away. The color is like a milk chocolate.
Ty Ruby
Evanston, Wy
Mar 2, 2015
Stylish Trousers
These trousers are a personal favorite. I like the uniqueness. I like how they can be modified for fit. Great dressy set of pants.
Ty Ruby
Evanston, Wy
Mar 2, 2015
Amazing Vest!
I think the title says it all. This vest is amazing. Great color. Strong addition to the wardrobe. Provides multiple options for neck wear.
Ty Ruby
Evanston, Wy
Mar 2, 2015
Super Cool
I have always been a jacket man. I have always been interested in the double breasted and old fashioned style of clothing. This is an amazing coat. Very stylish. Worth the money!

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