A little see through when wet

Wore it to a backyard bbq. Also wore my straw boater hat. It was a HIT! Got rave reviews from the crowd! Definitely worth the purchase

Perfect for me exactly what I need.

Might have to wear something underneath seems a little sheer

I do living history/reanactment of the late Victorian era and this great suit for that.

We were in Mexico and I didn't want a typical swim shirt. Why not make a statement. This was spot on and held up in the pool and the sun. The only issue was the younger crowd thought I was Waldo! I should've gotten the blue one also. Would've rocked it.

This outfit is for our production of the Addams Family musical. This was the only place that I found this outfit for Uncle Fester .It is very good quality and arrived neatly packaged. I will definitely check this site again for items I need for future shows.

As a washed up 90's celebrity, it's important to stay relevant with the young kids these days. I'm thankful Historical Emporium provides such sick poolwear for me to subtly say "Look at me! I'm an attention whore!" Pro tip: buy the red AND the blue so you can mix and match! My only regret is shaving my handlebar mustache before summer. Can't wait to take a deeper dive into the Historical Emporium catalog for more sweet duds! PS: I'm paying a fashion video shoot at my new pool. Not sure if you provide discount codes but it's be happy to plug H.E.

I'm a professional Santa and I bought this for a beach vacation this year. Overall I like the product. It fits true to size, looks great, and my XXL was roomy enough for my ample Santa stomach. The fabric is a bit sheer, so I also bought (elsewhere) red underpants and undershirt. The only criticism I have is that the pants have a very low-rise waist, so it rides like old hip-hugger jeans. However, the top comes down to mid-thigh so the waist is well covered... it just feels a bit uncomfortably low. But I'm old, so what I find uncomfortable you may not. Overall very glad I found this.

The fabric is good and feels good on you.

I liked the 1920's Bathing Suit very much.

I have a need for this suit for a Christmas in July event in Florida. It will be at a splash pad and with the temperatures here I’m going to enjoy just sitting in the water but all hopes are it will be a big hit. I washed it per directions let it hang up to dry and it is colorfast.

It is incredible. I will be a hit at this year's Santa Clause convention when we have pool time for photo shoots. Thank you Santa Mitch

This fit fairly well, and as someone who is extremely sensitive to the sun, I always burn, this was actually a perfect swim suit. Plus every thinks it looks awesome

I love the fit and feel of this hat, and the material is authentic in fit and feel. Be aware that if you're trying to get a traditional top hat, this one's short (which is correct for the style!), much like if you were buying a bowler hat and then made it flat instead of round-topped.

In my Dickens caroling group, I've been using a more generic shaped top hat that was too tall for my overall head and frame shape. This John Bull shape is stylish and just right. It was a bit snug, but I was able to steam it and it stretched right out to fit perfectly!

I plan on wearing the hat with a Regency Tailcoat at this years Dickens on the Strand (Galveston, Texas). It will no doubt fit in well with the other Victorian era outfits at the event.

Such a waste of time and especially money. Didn't read the fine print about returns and extra costs for hat boxes because of their size.... Unbelievable. The return shipping cost $37.15 for a $75.00 hat. Never again. Won't be shopping with you any longer.

The Top Hat is perfect. I like the quality and the way it sits on my head. Well done.

I love this hat! Beautifully made and fits perfectly.

I was impressed with how authentic the top hat looks and feels up close. An added surprise that was not in the picture was a feather and hat pin tucked into the hat band. No doubt, you'll love this hat.

I purchased this hat for my husband for a titanic period party coming up. The selection, quality of the products and speed of delivery of this company is absolutely outstanding. We will definitely purchase future products from this company.

Awesome quality product!! I ordered a black John Bull top hat, and it is beautiful! The sizing was spot on, it arrived much more quickly than I imagined, and in perfect condition. I'm not sure what I expected, but I was more than impressed with both the materials and workmanship, and will gladly recommend Historical Emporium to my friends and colleagues!

Great Price and fits great. I have not worn this hat to an event yet however I can already tell you that I love this hat over the Coachman's that I have previously purchased couple of months ago. Coachman's hat feels cheaply made compared to the John Bull which is Ironic when you compare the prices.

The hat came quickly, the size was appropriate. The shape around the hat band is a tad strange, but I believe with some wear and sweat it will mold to the head. I am a magician and I will be using this hat extremely often and am pleased with the purchase.

Hat fits perfectly and I look great in it

Very high quality top hat that was delivered in a box commensurate to it's size. I had ordered two other hats from a different company and they were both crushed because of the small boxes they were packed in. This top hat and quick delivery was absolutely with the money. Looking forward to other Victorian purchases!!

The outfit is for a Youtube channel, but I've always wanted a nice top hat anyway.

Love my.Top Hat and I look forward to wearing it for a Dickens event at the Boston Athenaeum

I tend to dress archaically daily. Depending on what I'm wearing people call me: the mad hatter, Col. Sanders, Dr. Who, the Monopoly Man, the Joker, the Penguin-- the list goes on. I own several Derbies, top hats and Fedoras. I shop for clothing at thrift stores, flea markets and online. Shopping online is a gamble. I've never been cheated at Historical Emporium, where, like Sam Colt said, "All goods worth the price asked." Thank you for being fair.

Historic tour of Granbury TX

I was amazed at how well this hat was built worth the price of admission

I have always wanted a Top Hat. I purchased the Wahmaker Highland Frock Coat and have worn it to Court (I'm a lawyer). When it came time for the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Court House, I knew I had to wear my frock coat, but wanted a quality Top Hat that didn't look cheap. I ordered the Victorian Top Hat, the quality is amazing. The hat looks very nice and I intend to wear it occasionally come Winter. If you are needing a hat for a Victorian impression, I highly recommend this hat.

I'd been wanting a top hat for many years. I kept looking for one at hat shops - most don't carry top hats - and when I would find one, they never had them in my size, the shape seemed off or the quality was really not up to par. I am thrilled with the hat I received from Historical Emporium. The quality is great, it's a perfectly shaped top hat and the fit is perfect. This is the second time I've ordered from Historical Emporium and will definitely not be the last!

This hat far exceeds my expectation. it is well built and beautiful. for the price you can not go wrong.

Great quality and awesome price! Gifted this hat to my Masonic husband for Father's Day and he loves it!

This top hat is absolutely beautiful and the quality is amazing. The sizing is perfect. I would recommend this hat to anyone. The shipping time was great.

I usually wouldn't buy something like this but I figured, "what the Hell, might last me awhile". Indeed, I'm glad I bought this product cause of how nice the quality is and I'm looking forward to further purchases.

Made a 67 year old woman dream Come true. Wanted one of these For years. Excellent quality!

Nice shoes that fit well

I bought this for Mark Twain Days. Lots of people dress in 1860 attire for the event. I look like I just arrived out west during the Comstock Era.

Boots are perfect.

At first these look awesome. You can't even tell that the laces (which are plenty long enough btw) are synthetic. As far as the lining goes, I wish it were leather and not synthetic. I really like that the soles are leather, that kind of authenticity is hard to find. Generally speaking they have been very comfortable for the start ,however going up and down stairs is slightly bothersome. After wearing them 5 times they already have multiple wrinkles and I don't expect them to last more than 2 years. If you need these for "costume" purposes and not everyday wear like me they are perfect. Despite all these issues I would still say that they are a decent inexpensive addition to my wardrobe.

I love these boots, so cool, so sharp style wise. But I take 1 star away because the laces were way too short, they were meant for shoes, not boots. I had laces from another pair of boots that I replaced them with, no big whoop!

After slipping these boots on, I was surprised that they were very comfortable as far as boots go. I wear a sz 10 and I expected a tight fit. These are nice and roomy, not too stiff and the ankles were not at all as bad as one review implied. Worth the money? Every penny! Beware: As with any good leather soles, these are extremely slippery and need a good asphalt dance at once. Very very happy with Historical Emporium as usual.

These boots look just as nice as they appear in the photo gallery on the website. However, take note of that stiff ankle. The leather there is also just as stiff as it appears in the photos! As soon as I put them on and took a step, I realized I'd sadly have to return them. If I had kept them, I would have worn them to one event, and then I would have never touched them again. If you're used to high ankle dress boots, I imagine you'd be fine. But if you aren't used to it, you're in for a wake-up call! Still, I cannot say enough good things about how classy they look.

I have trouble getting boots and shoes to fit. But these were absolutely great. Love the feel of them.

Well made, classic style, leather construction, nice shine. Leather soles a little slick until you wear them for a while to scratch up the bottom for traction. I went a size larger since my feet tend to be slightly larger than 10. Glad I did. Figured I'd have to wear an extra thick sock, but they're not loose at all. I've worn them for several hours at a time already and no discomfort at all, nor do I feel they give me inadequate support where it counts on my feet. Very happy with purchase.

I received the boots in just a few days after I order them,they were packaged very professionally. The boots looked great but the souls were very slick and the function I was going to the sidewalks and roads maybe wet or even have snow on them. I tried the boots on and they squeaked louder than normal leather dress shoes or boots. I returned the boots without any problem and was refunded fully in just a couple of days.

These shoes look authentic to the late 1800's or early 20th century. They fit and look great.

Well made shoe/boot

Exactly what I was looking for. I put a scoring blade in my utility knife and lightly cross-hatched the sole to provide just a little more traction. They are great in the garden as the smooth sole does not cake up with loam and they polish up good enough to wear with my tuxedo on formal occasions. The pair weigh less than one of my former work boots.

Best dress shoes ever! Very convertible (Recommendation walk on rough concrete before event) an everyday wear.

I purchased these boots for my husband as a Christmas gift. He loved them. We are extremely pleased with the quality and fit. Worth every penny!

This is a high qualiity hat and I am very pleased with it. It arrived on time and in good condition.

AWESOME hat!!! JUST what we wanted!! Good workmanship!! And JUST as pictured and as sized! Thanks much!!

size lg natural hat fit perfect , so i ordered the black too.. highly recommend.. -d

I have a number of round hats (toppers) and prefer fur felt. As such, I'm not too keen on straw hats, but wanted something for the warmer weather. I couldn't be more pleased with this hat. It is, quite simply, the completest thing -- well done!

I've been looking for a black straw topper and this is the one. I have to natural version and wanted the black version. That's s was a great price.

This Topper is Just perfect in every way great styling Comfy to wear in any weather although it's a spring summer look. Very Sturdy and The Ladies Love it! What more do you need to complete any wardrobe.

This hat is awsome!!! Sturdy yet light weight, perfect hat for warm climates. The first day I wore it I paired it with the wasteland black eyewear and an Armani trench coat. I felt like people wanted to get my autograph. Worth every penny I paid!!!

I got this for my trip to Kauai. My boater hat should complete the look!

I love it, except there is no difference between the navy blue and the black. Now I wish I chose the red.

We used this for a production of "The Addams Family," for Fester to wear while wooing the Moon. I dyed the white stripes light blue, to excellent effect.

Product looks exactly like we thought it would; however, I was expecting it to be cotton and not polyester. I assumed the male costume would be cotton considering the female costume was made of cotton.

I won a bathing suit contest! It was great!

Excellent

I have received many compliments when I wear this suit.

The material feels great, it feels like it'll last me for a long time with regular use. I'm 6'0 ft 290ish and the 2xl fit perfectly. I've gotten a lot of compliments for the bathing suit. I highly recommend

I was somewhat cautious when buying this product as there appeared to be some critical feedback in earlier reviews, suggesting poor quality, "costume" clothing, no elastic tie to pants, etc.. The item I received was none of these! The quality is great, the navy / white colour is fine (my colleagues have the other colours for an upcoming event), there is an elastic tie in the pants. I did order a size up as I wanted a relaxed fit to suit the style of the period (and my shape!). It is an excellent outcome for myself.

cheesy but it works !! good old style type looking, will use it again for other costumes

Fits real well, and I'm a big guy. Felt real comfortable too

overall, this garment is OK for the price. however, when I was taking it off after putting it on for the first time, the stitching around the neck pulled out. so either I needed to get once size larger (evern though the size I purchased fit fine), there is not much stretch or "give" so it almost ripped taking it off.

I'm a pastor and the First Sunday in May following Easter we celebrate "Holy Humor Sunday." For several years I have dressed up as Freddie The Freeloader or Clem Kadiddlehopper who are two of my most favorite Red Skelton characters. This year the title of my sermon was "Have You Taken The Plunge" and the idea came to me to dress up as a 1890's gentleman swimmer. I couldn't go the one piece tog but the one I ordered from you was perfect

Blue is a very deep navy blue that is almost black. Suit looks more like a prison costume.

Purchased this set to go to a water side event and my wife and I wanted to be different. So we thought 1920's style. I ordered the 2XL. It fits my chest real well but its rather loose and baggy around the mid section. There's no taper to it shirt. Shorts fit well and the draw string easily pulls to tighten up the shorts but enough room in the thighs and long enough to not be "hanging out" at the waters edge.

It looks the part from a distance, but the material is quite light and stretchy which feels inauthentic. I wish it were more like a heavier natural fiber.

I wore my suit all weekend at the Ritz Carlton resort. The fit and comfort were both incredible in and out of the water.

I love this suit.

Good quality, exactly what I was expecting.

We decided to finally try going out to the beach and my boyfriend is not a confident type or person so he would rather have the cover of a shirt but never liked the newer fashions. So when he saw Sweeney Todd's bathing suit we had to find one and this was exactly what he wanted! Fits him amazing and he wears it even out and about now.

I love vintage clothes and this was an excellent find!

My hope is polyester will hold color longer than cottons.

Took this to the beach for a laugh, and not only does it look authentic, but it performs well in the water, great product.

Nothing but class... Item is well constructed, very well sewn so elegant. It topped off the black and white ensemble with the top hat and killed the crowd for the evening!

I bought these white spats when I bought my grey pair. I have not gotten to wear these yet as I bought these for formal wear. I love the fabric though! Very nice looking. If the grey pair I've already worn for 2 weeks gives any indication, then these white pair will certainly be a delight!

Fantastic product. I have worn them for a now out with my wife and everyone was not only praises how sharp I looked, but mamy praised for knowing what spatz are. I bought an extra pair just incase.

The Spats are a great look with dark trousers and black boots or shoes. The ankle measurements provided made for a great fit.

I used the measuring guide to order and had to return. The product appears to run small. However, when you get the correct size for your foot- very snazzy!!

The material of these spats is high quality and the covered buttons make them perfect for a Great Gatsby white tie affair.

This is the third pair of spats I've purchased from the Emporium, and as always, they're quite pleasing. This time, however, I had a special project - tie dyed spats for Easter. So this review will come in two parts: General and Crazy Crafter Who Drops $30 On Spats They Might Destroy. General - lovely spats! They're made from a soft, light weight twill with satin lining. Very comfortable. I did not think until after it was far too late to call customer service and as "are these preshrunk cotton?" that they might be preshrunk cotton. (Spoiler: they're preshrunk cotton) The one word of caution I would give is that after leaving them sopping wet for 24 hours, there was rust coloured staining on the buttons. Given that these are not meant for puddle hopping this will likely not be an issue for most people, but if you do fall in a lake or some such, at least hit them with a hairdryer somewhat sharpish. I tumbled mine on low in the dryer and they came out Just Dandy. Crazy Crafter - survived being tied up and dunked in boiling dye baths repeatedly like a champ! I used RIT's Dye More line because I had it on hand, but since they're cotton, the regular RIT should do. Took the colour beautifully, not only outside, but inside as well. This means that the white satin spats would likely also dye. Don't let them sit wet overnight (see above). Tumble dry and iron on medium heat. Preshrunk cotton, so order the size you want rather than a size up. An excellent option for weddings,...

I love these! They are very well made, and the overall quality was better than anticipated. They look very snazzy on my hubby.

Very attractive spats and they sure show off when you wear them with a suit and black oxford shoes.

As with everything else I've ordered from Historical Emporium, these spats are of excellent quality. These are not costume or novelty items, they are made to be worn. I wear a 10.5 and my ankle measures just over 10" so I ordered the large to be on the safe side. They fit perfectly over a pair of wingtips, look sharp and button securely.

excellent quality

I love these boots! I bought them to wear in a western horror film I'm acting in. I will wear these in real life too. Very nice boots. Great quality.

WELL WORTH THE MONEY~For My Character, BlackJack Taylor ~MANE STREET STAMPEDE WILD WEST SHOW~PIONEER TOWN CA. GOOD LEATHER. PAPER HEELS=MUST COVER W/RUBBER HEEL PC & COVER SOLE TOO W/RUBBER SOLE/HEEL KIT. MINE ARE NOW EQUIPPED SO=LABOR INTENSIVE* ALSO IN PROCESS OF DISTRESSING FOR WILD WEST SHOW (NEXT YR?) WOULD HAVE ADDED THIS TO MY PREVIOUS REVIEW, BUT I DIDN'T KNOW HOW. *WELL WORTH THE MONEY.* YES ORDER ORDER ONE SIZE UNDER YOUR REGULAR SIZE. YES HEEL LIFT IS PRESENT=MIDIGATE W/HEEL INSERT. NEXT PAIR I GET WILL BE BLACK ONES.

Decent boots. Decent leather. Go on amzn-get rubber Heal AND Sole Kit-**MUST Be Biggest/Widest one** Get Glue-Add these to Them. Highly Recommended. Yes they are 1 size Over- Order I Size *UNDER~ Yes they are wide & heel lift is present. Compensate w/heel insert.

I have a wide foot, usually requiring a 12 4E, and despite that have had to use an old-fashioned shoe stretcher to make anything close to a comfortable fit in the many cowboy boots I have bought over the past few decades.. Square toed boots with a high arch are really hard to find, especially with a leather sole. Size 12 was out of stock here, so I took the plunge and ordered a 13, having first asked if I could return if they did not fit. They responded...no problem. Boots arrived in time for my 75th trip around the sun on this satellite, and that day I celebrated (wearing my "riding pants" and suspenders and vest as well, which I had bought previously). I swear my Arab gelding looked a hell of a lot better that day with my shiny new boots tucked into his stirrups. (Just need some longer stirrup straps to go over the arch...but I don't use spurs much these days anyway). A natural felt insert helped the boots fit, and they were real comfortable first time on, which counts a lot if you have gout in your big toes!!!. I especially like the height of the leather upper, since my previous 10" boot tops used to catch on the saddle flap at times. I could go on, but you get the picture. Six stars at least.

I’ve been looking for boots exactly like these for ages. Glad I found your site.

I picked these boots up for my Star Wars Obi Wan Kenobi costume this year and they were PERFECT! Size I landed with was a size smaller than I usually pickup (I bought an 8. I usually wear 9+). I ended up wearing a hiking sock underneath so the boot was a more snug fit.

I can't get over the quality for the price of this boot. I wear a size 11 and I ordered an 11. it does run a little large, but as in other reviews mention this about this boot I was expecting it. I just added a thicker sock and the fit is comfortable and pleasant. I can't wait to get them all broken in and have them get that natural "patina" that a good pair of boots deserve.

If you are looking for a tall period correct cowboy boot this is it. It runs a little big in size and it is a little wide so be prepared to wear a heavy sock with it. Construction is from full sheets of leather with very heavy stitching holding everything together. Sole is solid wood with leather on the bottom so it has a very destinctive thud when you walk with them, I love it. They say the color will vary and mine were dyed a very dark brown, but it ended up matching the gun belt which was perfect. I roughed them up a little to weather them and they turned out amazing. My only complaint would be they are smooth on the bottom so you will need to score them or use texture pads for traction if you don’t have time to let them wear in naturally. Overall a great boot for an old western look.

Very nice boots! Hard to find good mens leather knee high boots like this, and these are very well done. Plan on wearing these for multiple reasons! One boot fit slightly larger than the other one, but another sock fixed the problem fine.

I am playing Adam Pontipee for a production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. I wanted to look authentic, but wear a boot that I could run, jump ,dance and fight in without it breaking down. These boots have been all of the above. I am about 250 pounds, and I have worn the boots every day for a month and have not seen even one hint of degredation of the seams or soles. I am totally pleased and would recommend these boots to my closest friends.

I love them. Probably should’ve bought the Artillery Boot, but these are sweet..