loved these shoes. caught them on sale for 1/2 price or less. ordered some spats from y'all couple of years ago. these were nearly the same thing but without the trouble of buttoning the spats. very comfortable and probably had the best shoes at Dickens on the Strand in Galveston Tx this year. just got to find some polish that matches the uppers

went perfectly with my burgandy shirt. wore it to Dickens on the Strand in Galveston, Tx. recievednumerous compliments on it and the rest of my costume. fit perfect. will be wearing it to other(not necessarily costume shows)

SO I'm ito the old west as virtually all customers who come here are, and I also like things to be rugged and heavy-duty enough to last. I also like all-black, and ONLY all-black. And finally, may your respective higher powers of choice bless mother nature's invention of pure cotton. So, with those things said, I can proudly say: I'm happy with this vest as part of my old west style regular everyday wear. I wear my old west stuff (now including this vest) while doing such ordinary things as grocery shopping at walmart once a month. I wear this vest and the rest of my all-black old west all-cotton outfit with my black wool felt low-derby hat, my cotagonal-cornered rectangular-lensed old west sunglasses, my square-toed black leather cavalry boots, my brushed stainless steel mechanical wind-up old west style pocket watch--and so on and so on-- whenever I go to town. And all criticism as to my personal style, be damned. The material this vest is made of has the twill knit of dickies work pants, but feels at least twice as heavy-grade there as, like I'd say equivalent in heavywheight density to modern day cotton duck canvas. It also feels just soft enough to feel nice, yet its texture still has the simultaneous crispness (if that makes sense to you) to also feel as-- if not far more-- durable as any Dickies-like work pants. Yet, thise vest (and now that I've sampled its fabric in person, the entire Livingston black brushed cotton clothing line sold here at H.E.) is just as much style as function. I can look nice even as I've reserved this and the soon-to-be-purchased rest of the entire Livingston clothing line (piece by piece due to my budgeting, mind you) for use as my rugged outdoor high-adventure attire. And the way I see it, if you're gonna go out into the wild for an adventure, do it in the very style that only this product and its related companion-products can provide. The stitching, by the way, is clean, the buttonholes are clean, the buttons themsleves have the perfect all-black conservatively stylish and basic look that I like, and so on. I may further re-inforce the threading that holds the buttons to the best, but not necessarily due to any fault in the vest's quality itself. I just automatically always do that with any button-bearing article of clothing I ever aquire from any manufacturer. Anyway, get yourself not only this vest bot the rest of the entire Livingston black brushed cotton wordrobe and live in style at a comforting budget-level. That's my opinion.

The nightshirt and cap look great! They are going to be used for a Scrooge costume. Material is a little thin, but of very good quality. I was very pleased!

Fit right out of the box. Well constructed, material has a good weight without being too heavy. Seem very durable. Looking forward to wearing them at my next living history event. Service was great; fast shipping and right the first time. This is not my first purchase from the Emporium, and I expect there will be more.

like all your vest the fit is perfect and it looks great its just not as red as I thought it would be its more of a burgundy or dark maroon.

Perfect fit! Great fabric! Sorry...but, it looks great on my wife! Thanks guys!

Well, it would've been nicer if the shawl-collar had 'folded-over' from the main body of the vest instead of being basically sewn-on... but having purchased a similar doublebreasted number from HE earlier in the decade, I knew what I'd be getting... anyway, nice fabric, nice pattern, good pockets... so folks, grab one while there's some left...

I really like the craftsmanship of the holster and belt. Everything was received in perfect shape.

When I'm caroling indoors, or our Santa Rosa weather goes a happy winter 70 degrees, this skirt is fabulous, stylish, and cool. Perfect length, great morphing ability for bustle or not.

When it's too wet outside for my vintage hats, or they just need a rest, THIS hat is wonderful! I've had many compliments.

I'm a pretty big guy, and I feared that the coat would require some tailoring. It fits like a glove and I LOVE it!!!

I purchased the black smoking jacket as it was on sale. Looked forward to wearing it, but didnt expect to enjoy it so much. Its comfortable to wear around the house on colder days, and have even worn it as casual wear to events. People usually comment on it as well. In a positive way.

For the life of me, I cannot figure out why there are not more reviews on this product! I dress in costume for a local group of women and I wanted a pair of spats that I could wear over my existing shoes and save me a purchase of another pair of boots or shoes. These fit the bill ... perfectly! Oh my goodness, they are so easy to put on and they're very comfortable. I did not notice once during my time in costume that I knew I had a pair of spats on. I love the way they shape my ankle. I had another pair that I had custom made with a pattern, and I thought the spat made my ankles look like elephant ankles! These hug my ankles and give the illusion slim and long. I'm short; 5'2"! ! I'll take any length I can get! The quality is that of hand made. The velvet is of quality and the ribbon tie is a very stylish touch. The elastic that runs across the bottom of the foot is secured tightly so you won't have to worry about it slipping around or a malfunction of the stitching coming undone. They are secure! Overall, it is a purchase that I have no regrets and ... the spats have been getting a lot of mileage from this gal. They really are great!

Love them! Looks great with my saloon girl costume. Very good quality.

They are cute, and seem like good quality, but they seem too small. I didn't think I had "cankles" but when I laced these up there was a large gap across the top. No one seemed to notice though.

These are darling, easy to put on, and are just what I wanted!

WOW, I didn't expect these to be so comfortable. If I remember, I must buy another. Perfect or my Headless Horseman Costume. Thanks!

Historical Emporium makes the finest Victorian and Edwardian style garments I've seen. This coat is no different. Their customer service is top notch as well. I've ordered from them in the past and look forward to ordering more from them in the future when finances permit.

I have this thing about vantage clothes and spatz are one of items that just make my year complete. Still I'm looking for military spatz for the Navy high boots ones.

These trousers look and fit great for that vintage high waist look. The pinstripes gives it a more formal feel. They're very comfortable and I'm totally happy with them. I love that they have the buttons for the suspenders on them.. I prefer suspenders over a belt - they're more comfortable that way.

The vest is great. I wish they had an 3XLT version. The satin could have a smoother satin texture.

very nice work

With an infant time has a way of slipping past, suddenly I look at the calendar and A Gatsby Summer Afternoon was just a week away. I frantically searched and found these. The reviews seems great so I ordered. They got to me fast and when I opened the box I was overjoyed with the quality. they have a great selection of products and I have already been a return customer with equal satisfaction.

Wish the sleeves were 1-2 inches shorter. Will use garters or rubber bands to address issue. Sleeves to long for size based on neck fit.

This is a quality product! When the product arrives, the material feels thin; but after one run through the laundry the material fills out and you can appreciate the quality of the cotton and the stitching. MAKE SURE that you measure yourself using the instructions provided at Historical Emporium's web site for best fit. If you find yourself at the larger end of the sizing, go a size up as a loose fit will look more authentic and will be more comfortable. You will have to iron this shirt, it is 100% cotton. I have found it best to tumble dry for a few minutes to remove excess water, then hang dry for best wear. Hope this helps.

It's beautiful

Love these pants ! Quality and fit ! Thank you

This scarf is hig quality. Its thinker than some of my all silk rags which allows it to lay a bit taller when I wear it to the front. The look and feel go really well with my western wear.

Bought this for my Lady, we both love it. Fine sturdy fabric, well made, sturdy waist construction with room to move buttons and adjust fit if needed. You will need to hem this skirt for your preferred drape and fit, as it should be. My Lady is active and we removed 8 inches and hemmed for high ankle, very pleased. You will love this practical, working skirt.

After some searching I purchased this for my wife. Well made, comfortable for her, feminine and elegant; she wears it as a blouse top over her skirts. Nicely placed buttons pleases me as well. Highly reccomended!

I've had my eye on this Inverness Cape for some time and finally purchased it to wear at Dickens on the Strand in Galveston Texas. The event was held this past weekend and I couldn't be happier with how the cape fit, looked and performed! I'm six foot tall and the cape is a perfect length for me. It's made of weighty 100% wool with a nice satin lining and is period correct in every respect. The Cape is very well styled and toasty warm. It also has two generously sized pockets which came in very handy. A PERFECT winter weather garment addition to my Regency/Victorian wardrobe. I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase!!!

Very good coat! Material of premium quality, very well made, fits good and is comfortable to wear.

Great quality product at a good price, fast shipping.

Order was processed quickly and delivered on schedule

I was impressed with the quality of the dress. I had a Wild West themed event to attend and this dress was perfect. I am sure I will make good use of it. I bought the white lace up boots to finish off the look.

aLRIGHT SUI, BOUGHT ON CLEARENCE OR WE MIGHT HAVE RETURNED IT. WE HAD PREVIOUSLY URCHASED A SUIT IN 100% WOOL THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL, BUT THESE LOOKED KIND OF CHEAP. sIZING WAS ACCURATE AND OVERAL A GOOD SUIT JUST NOT MUCH TO OUT TASTE.

xxxxl HAS A 43" WAIST. OVERAL A FAR BETTER PRODUCT THEN THE OVERBUST CORSET FOR 10.00 LESS

xxxxl HAS A 42" WAIST. QUALITY WAS FINE FOR THE PRICE BUT MORE DECORATIVE THEN CORSET.

The pocket watch was purchased as a Christmas gift for someone who is into Steam Punk. I thought it looked nice, but we are still a couple weeks out from Christmas so I don't know what the recipient thinks (or if they would say) once they get it.