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Historical Emporium Reviews & Ratings



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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2015-05-31

Captain B
KY, United States
2015-05-31
I'll do business again with Gentlemans Emporium. Our transaction was quick and smooth, my order arrived quickly and I am 100% satisfied with the Trousers.
Charlotte
MA, United States
2015-05-31
Good quality products.
Mary P
2015-05-29
I found your staff friendly and very courteous
Phil
WI, United States
2015-05-29
I had been looking for a western style holster and belt set for a Ruger Vaquero .357 Magnum at a reasonable price for quite some time. I did an internet search and found westernemporium.com. Their online catalog was quite inclusive. I found a set for the pistol. The shipping charge was reasonable. It arrived in seven days. The fit for me and the pistol was perfect. Quality, price, and value excellent. I will deal with them again. I recommend their products and service.
Dr. William E. A
SC, United States
2015-05-28
Great products and fantastic service.
John
WY, United States
2015-05-28
We thought by the picture it displayed a tie down for the leg. Otherwise very nice.
Michael
NY, United States
2015-05-28
Ordered the wrong size, bought a new one and returned the old one and could not be happier with the turnaround and efficiency of your company. Thank you for a great experience.
Phil
ON, Canada
2015-05-28
I wasn't sure if my order would arrive in time for a steampunk event I was attending. I didn't have to worry! The gentlemansemporium.com is super fast at picking and shipping orders. Thank you for your speedy service.
Clare De L
MI, United States
2015-05-28
I've purchased three hats from this site over the past couple years. All have arrived quickly, and are totally fab. A little pricey at times, maybe, but I highly recommend these guys without a shadow of a doubt, and I shall return, again, and again, and again...
bloomin' g
FL, United States
2015-05-28
I purchased the red bloomers, they're lovely, very well made, beautifully packaged and arrived in a timely manner!! Very happy with the whole process and purchase!
Jerrel G
TX, United States
2015-05-28
Ordered a previous vest and it was the wrong size (my error). Reordered another through the return paperwork to replace previous. New vest looks and fits great (ordered the right size this time). Haven't worn it to an event yet but expect lots of complements. Won't mind telling anyone where it came from! Thanks!
Patti
IL, United States
2015-05-28
I was especially satisfied with the service when I called and reordered some pants. The gentleman I spoke with was very kind and helpful!
Linda
ON, Canada
2015-05-28
hat is perfect, exactly like in picture. I would suggest going the next size up. It was suggested I exchange and customer service was very nice and helpful but we figured for a one time wearing we would deal with the size.
Cheryl
OH, United States
2015-05-28
The blouse is perfect and fits like a dream.
Rich L
MA, United States
2015-05-28
I wanted a 1892 look for a book signing at Bridgewater State University. The coat & tie that I purchased were spot-on. All comments were positive. My book, 'Cold Case to Cased Closed ~Lizbeth Borden~ My Story was well received and my persona of a 1890's gentlemen certainly helped set the theme. Thank you for your prompt service and attention to detail.
Marcia C
MA, United States
2015-05-25
I found customer service personnel very helpful and courteous... I received many complements on the blouse and belt. Sizing was good. My only negative was finding I needed to iron the blouse after it was washed...nice fabric, but not permanent press.
Customer Reviews by Shopper Approved

Product Reviews, Week Ending 2015-05-31

Nick
Ot, NZ
May 30, 2015
Excellent Quality By Wahmaker
I purchased a pair of the Wahmaker Frontier Canvas Pants for everyday wear, work or town you name it. I am extremely happy with the quality, workmanship and materials. I especially like the fact that they are made in the USA! I followed the sizing notes on the website and the fit is perfect. I would definitely recommend these pants.
Cris
San Francisco, CA
May 29, 2015
Pocket Watch
Great piece of work! I bought it for my nephew's graduation and he loves it. I would purchase another for the next graduation!
Codeman
Spokane, Wa
May 29, 2015
Holster
Great looks & great quality!!
Zopalote
Santa Fe, Ne
May 29, 2015
Comfortable, well made
This is my second pair of high waisters, but will not be my last. I really like the feel of them and I wonder that it took so long for me to switch over to suspenders. I've had buttons added to most of my trousers. People who are tired of their hip huggers ask where I got them!
Zopalote
Santa Fe, Ne
May 29, 2015
Throw away your bib!
I've always liked this style, but was puzzled by it. It's just the thing for tucking into a plate of ribs. When you're done unbutton the bib, give it a quick wash and dry, and return for seconds! All WE's shirts are extraordinarily well made and comfortable to wear.
Zopalote
Santa Fe, Ne
May 29, 2015
Very fine shirt
This is the second shirt I've gotten from WE and I'm beyond pleased. It is good looking, comfortable, stylish, and an all around damned good buy. It's going to be my favorite hot weather hiking shirt.
Zopalote
Santa Fe, Ne
May 29, 2015
Not a good fit for Vaquero
The fit for my Vaquero 45 LC was not as good as I wanted. Well made and priced. You may be able to steam it for a better fit, but it's very solidly made, of thick leather.
Zopalote
Santa Fe, NM
May 29, 2015
Feels good.
A beautiful neckerchief, comfortable to wear and it feels good on my neck. Can be tied with a square knot or in a bow. A bit spendy, but suck it up and get one.
Zopalote
Santa Fe, NM
May 29, 2015
Not good Vaquero fit
The belt and holster are well made and priced. Unfortunately the fit for my Ruger Vaquero 5-1/2" barrel is not as good as I wished for.
ggholaks
Olathe, Ks
May 29, 2015
Western Gun belt for .22
Super holster. Love it. Measurement suggestion was right on to fit me where it belonged. Delivery was better than expected. I would order from these folks again.
Phil
Summit, WI
May 29, 2015
Western Gun Belt - Holster Set
Quality, price, value excellent. Shipping cost and time reasonable. Body fit and weapon fit well.
Joy
Ocala, Fl
May 29, 2015
very nice
The strap on the back helps this vest fit perfectly. The color is deep and rich. And it arrived super fast. We couldn't be happier.
JHorn
Pueblo, Co
May 28, 2015
Olson Saddle Pants
Well made! This is my third pair ordered from you and the quality of workmanship and material is excellent. I do notice that no two pairs seem to fit the same way. Each of the three pairs I now have fit - but fit differently. The waist sizes are shown to be the same but they are different when I put them on. I will definitely buy more as I need to - and want to.
Brice
Omaha, Ne
May 28, 2015
Good product
Shipped and received in good time. Best is good quality
Straw Derby
SKU: 003244
Stonewall
Maryville, Te
May 28, 2015
straw derby
An outstanding straw derby hat for the money. I would recommend this type of hat to anyone who fancies them like me.
Wendy R.
Altadena, CA
May 28, 2015
Very Versatile Suit
I ordered this suit for an outdoor Summer Whites Picnic. I wanted something that would look period without being so hot that my husband couldn't comfortably wear it. This suit fit the bill perfectly. I ordered according to the size chart and we still had to have the jacket tailored somewhat. However, my husband received lots of compliments and people were asking him where he got his suit! Once he wore it, I realized it would work for Edwardian and Art Deco events equally well. One plus: The vest is made of the linen fabric entirely. I feel this was a very good value.
Michael
New York, NY
May 28, 2015
Great Quality
The quality of the fabric is excellent and it doesn't seem like a novelty store item which I was afraid would happen.
bloomin' girl
Dunedin, Fl
May 28, 2015
Victorian bloomers in red
thick red cotton, lace very beautiful, I was actually taken aback by how good of product this is...very happy!
Jim
Seattle
May 28, 2015
Another winner!
Jim
Seattle
May 28, 2015
Perfect!
Will
Calgary, Al, CA
May 28, 2015
Love
I love this!! It's fantastic! Comfortable and sweet style!
Hound Dog
parkers prairie, mn
May 28, 2015
Awesome
leather aviation helmet is great, well made and everything I could expect
Adrian P.
Sydney, NS, AU
May 28, 2015
A Necessity With Any Shirt
Thankfully I had read a lot of product reviews about some of the dress shirts from Historical Emporium. A LOT are rather large in the sleeve department - as was the style of a lot of Victorian/Edwardian dress shirts of that era. The solution - these silk sleeve garters. They stop the shirt completely engulfing your arm & hand and look stylish on. They give any dress shirt that "old world classy" look. Actually, you probably need more than one pair.
Magnus
Raleigh, NC
May 28, 2015
wowwww
This is not a ding: I did have to take mine to the tailor to get it to fit like only a tailor-fitted coat will. I had the sleeve length taken in just a touch, and the sides taken in just a touch to give more of a taper (the factory cut is a bit more barrel-shaped). This is a really, really nice piece. I'm so glad this is what's on the OUTSIDE, what people are going to see FIRST before they assess the rest of my ensemble. I'm quite happy with it.
Drake Vest - Red
SKU: 002053
Magnus
Raleigh, NC
May 28, 2015
sizing was big
I sized this according to my chest measurement and found it to be too big. I didn't have time to exchange it so I had a tailor take it in and now it fits better. Be careful with the sizing, and perhaps these run a little big. Take some accurate measurements, talk to the customer service folks, see what they think before you place your order. This looks very handsome, feels a little bit like a costume piece with some of the finishing. Given the price, I wouldn't expect anything to feel like a short cut on this, but I'm only taking one star. Without a coat, this is a really ostentatious waistcoat. Be warned. It's an attention getter. With a coat over top, I get the splashes of gaudiness that I was looking for, lurking beneath a bit of classy modesty. The weight of this is really light, probably the kind of waistcoat you're looking for in warmer climates.
Adrian P.
Sydney, NS, AU
May 28, 2015
Good But I Thought It'd Be Softer
I think to be honest my expectations exceeded what I had read about the product description. I guess I thought the black deerskin gloves would be somewhat softer than they actually are. I'm not sorry I purchased them and I will use them, but I'll probably use another pair of dress gloves to go with my Historical Emporium outfit that I originally purchased these gloves to go with.
Magnus
Raleigh, NC
May 28, 2015
Ehhhhh...
I'm 6'2", a little over 300 pounds, and I have an inseam of only 31". So my arms and torso are unusually long for my height. In modern clothing, I cannot wear a shirt unless it has "Tall" somewhere in the sizing description. I also have a 20 inch neck. I went with what I thought should be the right size shirt based on my neck size and the need for longer-in-the-torso shirts. Mistake #1 (I'll take this one). What I got ended up fitting like a night gown. Rather than send it back and exchange it, I had the tailor reconfigure it for me. I needed it in time for an event so there wasn't time to exchange and then tailor the new shirt. Even if you normally wear tall size shirts, you PROBABLY DON'T need this shirt in tall size. Sleeve length is also incredibly long. You will want arm garters. I had a tailor shorten the sleeves for me. Do what suits you. Neck measurement: A 20 inch shirt fits me precisely, using the two finger rule as a test. I tried to order this shirt accordingly, and honestly the neck is a bit on the big size. Cuffs: I'm a really big dude with big wrists and big hands. The button was placed so far out on the cuff that the buttoned-up cuffs loosely flopped right past my closed fist. I had the tailor move the buttons in pretty far. Material: It's a bit on the thin side. You absolutely will want either an undershirt beneath it or a vest over it or everybody is going to be distracted by your nipples. And who really wants to see those when you're trying to dress sharp? The thinner material also means you'll probably need to starch and fuss with the collar more than you would have to with a modern shirt. My bottom line take away: wear this in the way it was intended to be worn (tucked into high trousers, with suspenders, covered by a waistcoat), and be careful about the sizing. You're still going to want to have the cuff buttons moved in.
Brian
CA
May 28, 2015
Perfect
This hat is very much like the one worn by "Billy Jack" in the movie from some time ago and this is exactly what I was after. Good material, stiff and well made. Hats like this sell for twice the amount I paid with Historical Emporium. Would highly recommend this item!!!
Adrian P
Sydney, NS, AU
May 28, 2015
What a Hat!
This is definitely one of the best purchases I have made so far. Beautifully made and looks very stylish on. I have to admit I was initially a bit hesitant because my head measurements fell in the "half" region. I wasn't sure if I should go "up" a size or "down". Lucky me, I chose "up". This hat sits perfectly and leaves no residual mark on your head where the hat was, LOL. Already had several people comment on it positively about how classy it looks. Thanks H.E. - I'm one happy customer.
Magnus
Raleigh, NC
May 28, 2015
very sharp
I'm not giving this 4 stars because there is anything *wrong* with this tie, per se. But it is only slightly nicer than a clip-on, after all, and I want to reserve my 5 star reviews for products that really knock it out of the park. But as the finishing touch on my "overdressed for work" Victorian ensemble, this'll do quite nicely.
Magnus
Raleigh, NC
May 28, 2015
done with belts
At the ripe young age of 42, this is honestly my first serious pair of suspenders (that weren't clip-on and mock-ups of the ones Robin Williams wore on Mork & Mindy). Combined with a proper set of trousers, I felt way too comfortable. I need more of these in my life. These are worn underneath of the waistcoat so nobody really gets to see them... except my wife as I'm taking all of the layers off. And she seems to think they look really fine on me. As far as I'm concerned, that's the final word.
Larry Thompson
St. Louis, MO
May 28, 2015
Madrona Vest
I was expecting a really bright red vest to go with a Scottish kilt. The color is very dust brick red, almost brownish in tone. The vest just wouldn't work for me. In addition to the poor color, the quality and workmanship were very poor. The fabric wasn't what was anticipated and very thin. All in all, I was very disappointed in my purchase. I doubt if I will try any other products from Gentleman's Emporium.
Magnus
Raleigh, NC
May 28, 2015
2015, I'm bringing spats back
I picked this set up to go with a specific anachronistic ensemble. They were such a nice visual touch, tying together other red elements higher up. I get complements on "those shoe cover thingies" (as nobody seems to know what to call them). I think I'm going to get more of these in different colors and add them to my more contemporary outfits. These seem to be nicely made, rugged looking. Thumbs up!
Magnus
Raleigh, NC
May 28, 2015
less red than photos would indicate
I'm mostly pretty pleased with this. Releasing the back from the pin can take a bit of doing, so be warned (and be patient). I picked this up because the photo seemed to indicate a deeper red than the product would seem to be in reality. This is more of a gold & brown range of colors. If you're picking this up because you see red in the image, you might want to look at a different tie tack here.
Magnus
Raleigh, NC
May 28, 2015
brace yourself...
This is my first pair of 19th century style trousers, which I purchased for more of an anachronistic fashion statement. But once I put them on, wow, I was hooked! The higher cut of these trousers, and the fit of the suspenders, really looked and felt great. I had them at the tailor to hem the length (which you'll need to have done anyway, more than likely) and while they were there, they let the seat out about half an inch. There's enough material in the seat to allow them to do it, if you need it. Not sure what that says about my seat, but they felt pretty good before the tailor did that work.
Chuck G
Milwaukee, WI
May 28, 2015
Very Satisfied
Very good quality for the price, and delivery was within a few days of the order being placed.
Rich Litle
Abington, MA
May 28, 2015
This Tie Made the Outfit
I had as many comments on the tie as I did the coat. People loved it. I look like I just arrived by train from Fall River. Lizzie would have loved it.
Rich Little
Abington, MA
May 28, 2015
Loved It
Excellent quality, good fit. Not only did I look 1890's, I felt 1890's.
Sandy
Dripping Springs, TX
May 27, 2015
Beautiful vest
This vest is beautiful, the color and design was a perfect match to a James West blue outfit I made for my husband. He received many compliments!
Sandy
Dripping Springs, TX
May 27, 2015
Wonderful Jacket
This truly is a handsome jacket. Love the fact that is 100% wool. My husband was pleased that the arms were available in a long. It fit him very well. I always hesitate to order clothing for him online because of his longer arms but this worked. Just wished you offered a pair of wool pants to go with it....
Sandy
Dripping Sprins, Tx
May 27, 2015
Nice tie
The tie worked great with the costume. Only issue I had was it was a bit lopsided and wrinkled, had to fix so it hung right.
Sandy
Dripping Springs, Tx
May 27, 2015
Great finishing touch!
These gloves worked great to finish off a Victorian formal outfit I put together for my husband.
Highland Pants
SKU: 000639
Sandy
Dripping Springs, Tx
May 27, 2015
Quality was good for polyester
I was hoping these would blend in a little better with the Victorian Formal Tailcoat that Historical Emporium sells but the 100% wool coat is really too nice to have a pair of polyester pants under them and the color was a little off. They are nice pants but not for historical use. Wished they sold a pair of 100% wool pants.
Rachel
Orlando
May 25, 2015
Well made!
Hat was purchased on a Friday and reveied on Monday! Extremely fast shipping, very well made hat. I measured my head just as they said to, but the large is a tad too big. Very happy with the product though

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