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Historical Emporium Reviews & Ratings



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Historical Emporium Customer Reviews, Week Ending 2016-02-14

Cindy
CA, United States
2016-02-14
Shipment was very fast, packed well. Quality of items was very, priced farily. Definitely recommend them.
Bill
AR, United States
2016-02-14
Delivery was fast product description was accurate good quality products I like them very much
stanley
2016-02-13
The shirt style and quality is superb! I always wear large size and perhaps should have ordered medium as it is a little large. Still i am pleased with the purchase. I intend to make future purchases. Thank you and keep up the good service. Regards Stan Ziolkowski
hardtacktom
CA, United States
2016-02-13
It was a great deal, and the size was perfect for my size 48
Uncle S
OH, United States
2016-02-12
Everything was great and was delivered quickly! So glad I found your site! It had all the period clothing we needed to make a custom Uncle Sam costume for a TV commercial!
D. Alexander
TX, United States
2016-02-12
The coat I bought was just what I was looking for. It is not a costume for me but a very functional coat. Our family owns a funeral home and during outside services this coat is very professional looking, goes very well with my other suits and is very warm. Thank you for the great product.
JAS
MA, United States
2016-02-12
Great product! Highly recommend:)
Pat
NV, United States
2016-02-12
Very nice quality items. Extremely happy with my purchase of the camel colored Loredo hat. The website is easy to use and the shipping was very prompt. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this site to any friends looking for authentic reproductions of clothing, etc.
Charles
FL, United States
2016-02-12
Great online site ... Sizing charts were very helpful. Very fast delivery.
Deb M
CA, United States
2016-02-12
I love Historical Emporium! I'm always amazed at how quickly items are shipped and how great the communication is when I have a question. I also love the the clothing that I've ordered and am very impressed with the quality. Thank you!
Dave S
WI, United States
2016-02-12
Absolutely love the look and quality of my braces (Leather&Canvas) Both are top. Best place to shop for quality hands down, Thank you
Melissa
TN, United States
2016-02-12
I am very pleased with the product that I ordered from you and appreciate your prompt delivery. I kept it as a surprise for my husband and when the vest arrived he was thrilled with the quality and the fact that the vest has pockets. The product fit him perfectly and will be a great accessory to his Victorian costume that he uses every year for our Host of Christmas Past. Thank you for being available to serve us.
Sluggo
IL, United States
2016-02-12
I am extremely pleased with every aspect of my experience with this outfit. Highest possible rating!
Dead E
MT, United States
2016-02-12
Quality products that look good.
Monty
CA, United States
2016-02-11
I purchased a detachable collar. The collar is a very simple garment piec and came as expected, with the exception of not being starched. (I didn't know that gentlelmen wore unstarched collars). Perhaps offering them starched and unstarched would benefit both you and your clients.?!? It arrived surprisingly fast; just afew days.
Flenoice G
OH, United States
2016-02-11
The customer service is great. The product is outstanding. I'm complimented every time I the items that I've purchased from Gentlemen's Emporium. I plan to purchase many more things. I love it Thanks F.E. Grace
I S of Southern Maryland
MD, United States
2016-02-11
I'm very impressed with the quality of the material and the speed of delivery.
MorganS
VA, United States
2016-02-11
My biggest issue, is lack of items in my size.
Prenestino
PA, United States
2016-02-11
coat initially was out of stock. I wrote asking about this and received a prompt reply telling me when it might be available. I asked to notify me when that happened, which they did one week later.
tholli48
GA, United States
2016-02-11
I loved the selection of vest offered, especially the colors. I even liked the size options for guys with plus sizes. Shipping was ahead of the projected schedule which made my total experience of shopping excellent. Five Stars.
David
Vic, Australia
2016-02-11
Excellent
Jconn
MI, United States
2016-02-11
I love the coat! It was better quality than I expected. It was helpful that people noted it ran small.
Lael S
TX, United States
2016-02-11
My shopping experience was positive from start to end! The site is so well organized and navigating was a breeze....I easily located every answer to every question I had. Love the selection... and the prices are so reasonable!
Joe C
OR, United States
2016-02-11
Great products price and service I will be returning for more
Bud
2016-02-11
Excellent quality, great service and a pleasure to do business with. I will return.
R.E. Russell J
TX, United States
2016-02-11
I really like the vest purchased. The quality was great and a perfect fit...overall, very satisfied with my purchase and the way things were handled by your company. I will order again! R.E. Russell Jr. Dallas, TX
Joe S
SC, United States
2016-02-11
Verry happy with overall purchase experience
Mimi
WA, United States
2016-02-11
Great clothing and great customer service! Fast shipping too.
Lamon
NY, United States
2016-02-11
Nice watch for the money. Wish it had a more silvery look instead of chrome.
Phil
CA, United States
2016-02-10
Thank you, See you soon
Gilbert
TX, United States
2016-02-08
Got my stuff caused it looked like some of my old scooter riding stuff
Customer Reviews by Shopper Approved

Product Reviews, Week Ending 2016-02-14

hardtacktom
Madera , ca
Feb 13, 2016
great vest
A great deal and great looking vest.
Dave
Temple, Tx
Feb 12, 2016
Excellent Purchase
I am very happen with this coat. It is a functional coat for me, not a costume. The coat is very warm and looks great.
Traderbob
Hartselle, AL
Feb 12, 2016
B Smith
Great vest. Good quality. My only complaint is that I would like more adjustment in the belt. I ordered one size too large, but decided to keep the vest anyway. Definitely not Historical Emporium's fault. I could have returned the vest, but was too anxious to wear it! Plan to order again!
JAS
Att, MA
Feb 12, 2016
Well constructed hat
Great Victorian hat. My husband wears it as his everyday winter hat with gray wool toggle coat. Wonderful for the person who is a bit "non traditional" when it comes to winter hat gear. Beautifully made, fits great, too! Didn't notice the feather in the picture when I ordered it- would prefer without, but still worth keeping.
Pat
Henderson, Ne
Feb 12, 2016
Laredo Hat
Very nice quality hat. Well made, very comfortable, love the color, nice hat band also. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a brown hat. Extremely pleased with my purchase.
DJ MYERS
BRUNSWICK, Ge
Feb 12, 2016
blouse
beautiful! well made fits well
Tom
Rockville, MD
Feb 12, 2016
Great garment
A good looking vest. I ordered my normal size and it fit correctly. Had had positive comments when I wear it. Metal buttons add a nice old time look to the vest. A good looking deal at a good price.
Paul
Pensacola, Fl
Feb 12, 2016
Great vest
I love wearing these fine quality vests. Keep up the good work.
Charles
Tallahassee, Fl
Feb 12, 2016
Tweed Vest
Very good looking vest and the fit was excellent based on your sizing charts. Looking forward to wearing it at my next performance.
lyn
jacksonville, Fl
Feb 12, 2016
Victorian tailcoat
my son love it. he will wear it to his prom.
lyn
jacksonville, Fl
Feb 12, 2016
Victorian tailcoat
my son love it. he will wear it to his prom.
Deb M.
Sebastopol, Ca
Feb 12, 2016
Gorgeous!
This is the second outfit that I have ordered from HE. The Rosalind suit is beautiful, well made, and fits me like a glove. The ruby color with the black lace trim is gorgeous! It will be perfect for the historical event that I will be attending in San Francisco. The most important thing I can say is to make sure you follow the measurement guide and you won't go wrong.
Uriel
Franklin, NH
Feb 12, 2016
Frock Coat
Fantastic garment. All who see it love it.
Melissa
Fayetteville, TN
Feb 12, 2016
Excellent
The vest arrived quickly and it fit my husband perfectly. The quality is that of a normal man's dress vest, not costume quality at all, and at this price I could not make the vest myself. I am very pleased with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a man's dress vest of this style.
Sluggo
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Simply A Classic!
If you own just one shirt, make it this one. The club collar can be upturned for an earlier high-collar look, and its styling is timeless. If there WERE one thing I would bemoan about this garment, it's the lack of french cuffs. I'm going to need a buttonhole sewn on the button side of the cuff, because I adore wearing my many cufflinks. You guys really missed the boat on this single detail. This does NOT keep me from rating it five stars, however, simply because I LOVE this shirt!
Sluggo
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Just...Wow!
So much finer than I expected, this coat exceeds anything I'd hoped for. Very finely tailored and absolutely true to size; it fits as though it were Saville Row bespoke. Not too heavy, it's perfect for all-season wear. Simply fabulous!
Sluggi
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Subtlety Stylish
Very fine quality, and the black-on-black pattern is quite fetching. Looks smashing with an emerald tie pin.
Sluggi
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Subtlety Stylish
Very fine quality, and the black-on-black pattern is quite fetching. Looks smashing with an emerald tie pin.
Sluggo
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
I love skulls!
This walking stick is superb! Very heavy, it can be used in defense if accosted by assorted scallywags, ruffians or hooligans on a spree. Highly recommended!
Sluggo
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Too cool!
These trousers are THE fashionable way to dress! And they're incredibly versatile; from tycoon to desperado, you'll look authentic in these. I should have paid closer attention to the sizing advice. I ordered my regular waist size, but should have gone one size larger, as they DO ride higher than today's styles. Beware your own vanity! Now I have a great incentive to lose that last five pounds. :-)
Sluggo
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Functional
Not the precision instrument for cartography, but it works accurately, and looks like it's been on safari.
Sluggo
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Superb!
Even nicer than the photos!
Sluggo
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Bling!
Looks fabulous with my black OR red puff ties. Very snazzy.
Sluggo
Lake Villa, IL
Feb 12, 2016
Superb!
Even nicer than the photos!
Ming the Mericless
Planet Mongo
Feb 12, 2016
Not of the past but of the future
What else can I say? It certainly is a distinct way to hang two lenses above your nose.
Rick
Smyrna, Ga
Feb 11, 2016
Looking for something different this is it.
Had a pair of these in the early 1950's , that's the last time I saw them till now.
Rick
Smyrna, Ga
Feb 11, 2016
These are the gloves your looking for.
I have purchased several cuff type " swordsman " gloves before, most are one size fits all ,good for rough and tumble,but looking only a little better than common work gloves , however your gloves are nothing like that-- they are sized so using your simple measuring techniques it is easy to obtain a custom fit,their cuff length is just right- the look and feel justifies the price. The glove feels made to hold a sword, I don't see how the higher priced kid gloves could be better. The proof of all say is I intend to purchase another pair of these Swordsman gloves , maybe a pair of the kid gloves too, just to see if they could possibly be better, however I don't think they look as good as the black leather.

Feb 11, 2016
outstanding
I S of Southern Maryland
Ma
Feb 11, 2016
Happy Husband
Purchased the jacket and vest for my hard to please husband for his birthday. He likes to be unique in his fashions. This set has everyone complimenting him on how good he looks. To say the least I have a very happy husband.
I S of Southern Maryland
Ma
Feb 11, 2016
Happy Husband
Purchased the jacket and vest for my hard to please husband for his birthday. He likes to be unique in his fashions. This set has everyone complimenting him on how good he looks. To say the least I have a very happy husband.
Morgan
Mechanicsville, va
Feb 11, 2016
My wife...
Was absolutely lovely in this outfit when we were engaged in a personal appearance a couple of weeks ago.
Morgan
Mechanicsville, va
Feb 11, 2016
Beautiful piece
Wore this for a museum opening. It was a huge hit!
tholli48
Augusta, Ge
Feb 11, 2016
NIce Looking Vest
I wasn't sure if the vest would fit, since I am a plus size, but to my surprise the vest fit perfectly. I love the way the vest looks on me. My wife said the vest make me look snazzy. Good looks, good fit, good selection.
Prenestino
Philadelphia, Pe
Feb 11, 2016
Beautiful coat
Love the rich,crimson colour. Good stitching, like how it drops almost down to my feet. Coat is unique without being ostentatious. People regularly come up and ask me about it. All it is is simple, treated canvas; nothing unusual except that its colour and nice lines are very tasteful and appealing. size XL was the perfect fit for me (I like slightly oversize) I am 5'11", broad shoulders, and weigh 210 lbs
Rowena
Pickens , SC
Feb 11, 2016
Nicely made
The skirt is as described and accurately represented in the photos. The sizing chart seems accurate as well. This is important to me because I run between sizes (it's gonna be a small or a medium). Well made. Haven't worn it yet but it is the exact look I was searching for.
Lael Satin
Amarillo, Te
Feb 11, 2016
Best quality/best price ever
I searched in vain for just the right cashmere scarf for my son. The prices on other sites were incredibly high! And most were"feels like" cashmere items. Then I found Historical Emporium...and was amazed that I finally found a cashmere scarf that was not just reasonably priced...but the quality was exceptional! And the perfect color! Looking for a gift for a guy? Anyone would love to have this scarf!

The Rocky Mountains
Feb 11, 2016
Nice, but not great
With several upcoming historical functions, I decided to purchase a full outfit instead of renting again. The Callahan frock coat, vest and pants really matched the look I was after. I wasn't disappointed at the style when I received them, but I was less than impressed with the material. It's thin enough to read through, and because of this the drape of the coat and pants suffers. I'm also concerned with the wear and tear on the coat and pants. It's unfair of me to judge that since I've only worn them to check the fit, and have yet to wear them out, but I feel as if I need to be very careful with them. Time will tell, I suppose. BTW, it probably won't surprise anyone to these are made in China. Why not? It allows sellers to make a good profit. And just because something's made in China doesn't necessarily make it bad. The workmanship is fine, equal to what you'd find in most inexpensive clothes. Bottom line: I have a bit of buyer's remorse at spending north of $300 for a coat, vest, pants, and a couple of ties that I'm not certain will last. Still, unless you have something custom made at a much MUCH higher price (I know, I looked pretty extensively) this is the probably the best way to achieve a period look.
Victoria Tennis
Bothwell, UT
Feb 11, 2016
The Perfect Shirt
We purchased this shirt with a pair of fall front trousers for my husband to wear to a Regency Ball. He already had a coat, vets and boots. But this shirt and the trouser created the perfect Regency look. He had other, younger men coming up to him stating how they wished they could look like him. This shirt is awesome. !00% rayon so not a period correct fabric, but the drape, hang and flow is perfect! Love this shirt and would recommend it for anyone need a period shirt. Wish I could post a photo of my husband wearing it.

Feb 11, 2016
Great Vest
High Quality Product, perfect for Victorian and Steampunk
Mimi
Wa
Feb 11, 2016
Great pants!
Nice and well made. You have to go by your high waist measurement to get proper fit. Husband's chest and high waist are 44 so that is the size I order. The fit is perfect. You will have to hem them or have it done by a seamstress. No biggie.
Mimi
wa
Feb 11, 2016
Very nice coat
A really handsome jacket and well made. My husband has a 44 barrel chest and he isn't able to wear these coats buttoned. However if I ordered the next size up it would be too big every where else. He doesn't mind it though and he looks very dapper when he is all gussied up.
Mimi
Wa
Feb 11, 2016
Nice!
Very nice tie. The color is a true emerald green and it matches the vest perfectly.
Mimi
Wa
Feb 11, 2016
Nice!
Nice vest. My husband has a 44 chest so I ordered the large. The fit is good with just enough ease room.
Philip Blair
Lakeport, CA
Feb 10, 2016
Good stuff
Looks great fits awesome, fast shipping, fair price
Philip Blair
Lakeport, CA
Feb 10, 2016
Good stuff
Looks great fits awesome, fast shipping, fair price

Feb 8, 2016
cool shades
Cut the side shields off. still cool but did not keep wind out of eyes ant 50mph. Still look cool

Feb 8, 2016
happy
Hat was just what I was looking for. Just wish the bill was stiffer. would be better if it was made of solid leather

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