I love this coat. It was just a little big, but now I can wear a heavy sweater under it. It still looks good.

Fits great nice length nice red and stand up collar. Wore it to a masquerade ball and emmced with authority!

I had a dual purpose for ordering this vest. First, I am a volunteer with the California State Park System at Monterey State Historic Park in Monterey, California. I help to put on a program called "Hands On" which teaches 4th grade students about life in early Alta California in the 1830's. One of the "tasks" I teach the children is branding cattle. I already had this vest in tan canvas, but it was always getting sooty from the branding iron fires. I didn't want to eventually ruin that one with multiple washings, so I ordered this vest to show less ash and soot during a week's presentations. Secondly, I am also a Civil War reenactor and this vest will be often worn with my Confederate Marine officer's uniform when it's too hot to wear my wool vest under my wool frock coat, or at a period ball when I want to be just a bit more formal in my Southern gentleman and officer portrayal.

I am a volunteer with the California State Park System at Monterey State Historic Park in Monterey, California. I am in a program called "Hands On" which teaches 4th grade students about life in early Mexican California (Alta California) in the 1830's. I am also a Civil War reenactor. Fortunately, men's fashion didn't change much from 1830 to 1865, so many elements of my 1830 attire work for 1860's and visa versa. I wore my new fall front (broad fall) trousers to the park last week and many people, particularly the adult females, commented how authentic I looked for the part(s) I portray in the 1830's program. I ordered the grey broad falls because as I teach the children about Branding cattle. My white (Civil War) cotton broad falls were getting too dirty from the branding iron fire and soot. The material blend of this product is absolutely perfect for the contorting I must do during my five class rotations during a presentation. My only draw back for them is the placement and sewing strength of the buttons for attaching suspenders (or Braces). The first time I bent over, the rear buttons popped off easily. I replaced all of those buttons with larger, more period correct buttons and reinforced those with the ones that came off, sewing them each to one another on both sides of the pant material for additional reinforcement, which is historically correct anyway.

They have asked about my hat during the mountain dulcimer concerts. - awesome

Perfect

Hi guys, I like the look of the vest. It matches the description. It is a bit big to be categorized as small. Not bothersome enough to return, but not quite the sharp fit I experience with my other purchases from your company.

We keep our house at 60 degrees during the winter and it can feel pretty chilly at times. My older husband has lost a lot of hair and had been wearing a winter knitted cap in the house. I just couldn't stand looking at the dopey thing anymore. Pirates of Penzance is one of my favorite movies and I remembered the Major General wearing that smoking cap & robe so I went looking online. I found this smoking cap at the Historical Emporium, got his approval and ordered the purple one. It took him a couple days to get used to wearing it (he felt silly) but I liked it right away. Later, a met a male friend of mine for lunch and he was wearing a hat. He said he'd just gotten a haircut and his head was cold so I told him about the smoking cap. He immediately asked if it was the kind with the tassel...like Groucho Marx! So, there are probably a lot of guys out there with cold heads who would be interested if they weren't afraid of looking silly. I hope you can start a trend with this practical solution for those saving a little money on the heating bill!

It fit well and balanced out the look I was going for.

It is much larger than I thought but is a terrific addition to the vest!

My son loved these shades. He has light blue eyes and the extra shading around the lens really made a difference!

I love the skirt. It says one size fits all and for me it does. The description of the color is forest green but the picture shows dark olive. I had forgotten that the picture was not the color it described but that's ok as I like both colors and it will fit what I'm planning to use it for anyway. Going for the steampunk gardener/botanist look and that works nicely.

Very large. Think it runs big to make a gathering. I sent it back for a smaller size

Fits our needs for the annual St. Francisville pilgramage with historical representatives. I ordered too large the first time. Your no hassle return service was fast and easy. The correct size is perfect. Thanks.

Hat fits perfectly, arrives packaged carefully. It is beautiful on and I've gotten many compliments on it. I also bought it in the camel color and it is equally beautiful. I am glad Historical Emporium has different sizes and a size chart - be sure to measure your head!

I love this vest. It was delivered quickly and I have been wearing it to church ever since it arrived.

Purchased this for use in an Old West Steampunk cosplay, as well as for some potential CAS matches at some point down the line. The badge is excellent quality, with a nice-looking patina-ed finish and a solid feel. Not flimsy in any way. True, the pin is large and may have an adverse affect on some fabrics, BUT that comes with the territory. The back of the badge did have a dry, sooty black residue on it that I simply wiped away, but be sure to clean it before putting it on anything white! Overall, excellent product and well up to my expectations.

The jacket was not in stock for my size and it still isn't in stock.

I just love this shirt! When I saw it I knew that I had to have it! It looks great on!

I liked the shirt, but your men's small size is just too large for me.

I liked the vest, but your men's small size is just too large for me.

Looks great and I get compliments on this tie all the time.

Very nice walking stick. High quality and fast service from Historical Emporium.

These are beautifully made, but I wish they'd take the "sizes" off the product page and just leave the inches, because there is no connection between the sizes listed and American sizes. Or European sizes for that matter. Child sizes?

This coat, while being wonderfully warm, is light enough to wear over a suit without adding uncomfortable weight! The only possible future issue might be the fabric covering the buttons wearing off from repeated use. Easily repaired, though! I share this because I plan on getting much use from this coat! Too bad there isn't an increase in men dressing like gentlemen!

There is substantial weight to this coat which I love! So stylish! With or without the detachable cape, it makes a statement of confidence and personal pride!

There is substantial weight to this walking stick which gives it a good feel! Fine quality!

Ordered this for my husband, a very well made garment with accurate sizing. Well finished and very stylish! Fast shipping and would definitely order from this company again.

These quality breeches create a great silhouette for Regency era plays. The fabric is durable and good looking. Wish they came in more colors and fabrics! Our "rush" order arrived before the promised date!

These great looking vests are better than pictured! They are also easy to alter for repeated use with other actors.

I normally wear a 40 regular coat and 32 waist pants in my suits. This fits me perfect! It was if it was tailored for me. The fabric is soft but holds it's shape. It is fully lined, including the sleeves! Well worth the $$

A perfect fit. The back and front are of the same cloth and absolutely beautiful. I love the button side adjustments and the button lapels are an outstanding fashion touch. I am a minstrel music performer and this is definitely my new favorite vest.

Fit as advertised. Looks even better than the picture. I have the red plush lounging/ smoking jacket already and this is a perfect mate to it.

I purchased this item for my wedding day. The quality of the item, from the fabric to the stitching to the steel buttons, was far beyond what I anticipated. The size was spot on and it was very comfortably cut, making it easy to wear the whole event.

Nice product, but returned for smaller size. Waiting to try on correct-fitting vest.

I've had my eye on this nice tweed waistcoat for a while. So glad I have it now. The quality is excellent, the fit is perfect, and this one will be worn for many years to come. Fast shipping to boot!

AWESOME!!

Very nice, sturdy too!

Excellent

Great I will be ordering again

I have several walking sticks bought through various shops...this one is by far the grandest and authentic looking one I have yet. Thanks.

What a high quality item!! My Husband looked great in it!

The ensemble is okay, but I do not like the material. Felt like a "costume". For the price, the material should have been of better quality. The design was pretty, but it surprised me that the hanger that it came on said "Western" wear. Felt like I would look like a madam at a house of ill repute. Did not wear the dress to my Downton Abbey tea.

I love this fan!!

Second most compliments at the Downton Abbey tea!!

I got the most compliments on this hat of all of my outfit at the Downton Abbey tea!!

This jacket looks as great as it does in the photo. It is a lot of fun to wear and creates flair and style to anything. I did pair it with the fishtail skirt, but it's also great with jeans or even a basic skirt. It fits beautifully and has laces to pull it into place. My one complaint is that the metal buttons are not solidly attached. The second time I put the jacket on, the top button popped off. I sewed it back on with a lot of extra thread, and I'm going to reinforce the others the same way. Otherwise, it is definitely worth the money. It's easy to clean, easy to wear, and it's probably the most beautiful piece of clothing I own!