This isn’t a costume shirt, it’s a dress shirt designed to the style of a former era, so I expected a lot and it is nearly perfect. Purchased for a Regency/Bridgerton costume to wear with vest and stock. My husband has sensory issues (autism, ADHD) so nothing but a cotton or linen shirt works. This was the only 100% cotton one I found. Seams and buttonholes are dress shirt quality, as expected. No loose threads. Collar has a loop on the back to secure a tie. Collar is double thickness and opaque, stands up on its own but will need ironing and starching. Body of the shirt is slightly translucent - without a vest, an undershirt will be necessary, but it will be cool in summer. Cut is era-appropriately boxy to loose. Lots of ease across the back with pleating. My husband is a chest size 44, but shoulders are 46 so we ordered XL. Turns out he could have sized down to L, as the shoulders are 1/2” past his natural shoulder, but as Regent shoulders were drop shoulders anyway, we’re keeping it. My husband is 6’, but with a 31” inseam so his torso fits like a 6’2” person. The length is perfect, and even at 6’4” you likely could get away with it, though it may be a little harder to keep tucked in is you’re doing more than walking and sitting. We’re very pleased with the shirt and I suspect he’ll look for other occasions and ways to wear it, because it’s so comfy. Photos are hung up wet to drip dry. Relatively wrinkle free, but needs ironing and collar...

Our grand daughter has chosen the theme of late Victorian for her wedding. Her colors are red and Gold. The first coat, shirt and pants that I ordered were too big and I needed to return them for the next smaller size. The exchange was accomplished within 5 days. A company rep. was very helpful when I called about the problem. The replacement garments are a good fit although I will need a small alteration to the vest because my middle is larger than my chest. Quality & workmanship of clothing is excellent and I expect that they will last for many years.... and Never go out of style. Thank you! I plan to order additional items in future.

I interpret as an undertaker in Ohio in 1898. We provide a variety of events including working/living in a 19th century village. I fully recommend this shirt as it looks very good/authentic and it's comfortable.

fit and quality was spot on

Cotton so it will shrink. Great fit after that and an elegant look finished with a colorful vest/waist coat.

This is a very comfortable shirt. It looks really good.

Just the sort of ruggedly elegant menace I was looking for in a black shirt.

Not that it's a bad thing, but the cotton of this shirt is lighter than some of HE's other shirts, similar to the club collar shirt. It's still good quality and it's nice to have a lighter weight for hotter days or more layers. Just a good thing to know. The steel top button is cool.

Great shirt but more important to me was your customer service. I buy with you because there is not a problem with a return and there is a prompt refund or exchange. You always answer quickly to my questions. Your shipping is very fast! I just wish you had clothes from the 1600's. I am an actor and am looking for costumes from that era.

I have been looking to upgrade some of my Steampunk gear. I've done it piece-by-piece and one of the last ones were black shirts. Now that I have these, I think what I have for this character is pretty good. I still need to accessorize more, but this means my basic gear and garments are set.

Want to feel like a fancy Victorian man of status. Then this is the shirt for you, especially when accompanied by a puff tie or ribbon tie you can feel confident you'll look amazing!

I'm sensitive to fabric textures, and this shirt (stolen from husband and altered) is my go-to. It's a lovely high quality, has stood up to 6 years of washes so far with very little fading and no pilling at all.

I have three of these in White and decided to get one in Black! No Disappointment! Add a Puff Tie or Ascot (I have several) in a bright color. Never disappointed with the Emporium Stores!

Perfect.

For Steampunk Carnival Ball. Picked and chose among the offerings.

Totally satisfied. This was the fourth item I purchased, that should speak for itself.

I love this shirt! Pricey but I'm glad that I purchased it. The quality is excellent. I received it promptly. I have bought from Historical Emporium in the past and will do so again. Check out their Homberg Hats.

This shirt is great, versatile and comfortable. There is but one very minor issue with this shirt, from my standpoint anyway, cannot wear cufflinks with this shirt. It fits well and looks good in all respects. I would easily recommend this shirt to others.

I purchased the Victorian Men's Dress Shirt with the High Stand Collar in black for my steampunk Halloween costume. I paired it with the Crimson Commander's Vest for a factory forman/ engineer look. Following the sizing guide I was a bit nervous of the fit, being a Plus-sized gentleman. I was quite surprised to find the product properly enveloped me. For once I have an awesome costume that isn't being unduely stretched by my figure. Will Buy Again.

Great quality, fast delivery! Pricing a little high, but I'd order from them again.

Wearing for Halloween Victorian ensemble and other occasions.

Our grand daughter has chosen the theme of late Victorian for her wedding. Her colors are red and Gold. The first coat, shirt and pants that I ordered were too big and I needed to return them for the next smaller size. The exchange was accomplished within 5 days. A company rep. was very helpful when I called about the problem. The replacement garments are a good fit although I will need a small alteration to the vest because my middle is larger than my chest. Quality & workmanship of clothing is excellent and I expect that they will last for many years.... and Never go out of style. Thank you! I plan to order additional items in future.

Perfect compliment for a Puffer Tie.

After years of using modern tuxedo shirts, my Dickens caroling group decided to go with more authentic shirts to fit the Victorian period theme. This was exactly what we hoped for.

While I have not wore the shirt yet, I am debating between this shirt or the White Pleated Dress Shirt to wear at an upcoming wedding.

I bought this shirt as part of my 1880's costume. It looks great and fits almost like tailor-made. The only thing "bad" I could say about it is that the fabric seems a little on the thin side, but this is really a very minor point.

Superb quality and exactly what I was looking for. Due to my short size I needed a large neck and chest size and this works perfectly. The sleve length was quite long however. I wish that there had been a sleeve length in same size 8 inches shorter. But, I have a Tailor that can take care of that. So, I couldn't be happier with this shirt. I may just get a couple more.

I bought this shirt for docent tours of a Presidential home. It is a great fit and is of great quality.

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.

Your shirts go perfectly with the way I like to dress western style, even old old west. It's a perfect shirt. Fits nice. Looks good..

Another item I'll be offering in my General Store Impression next Summer in South Dakota

I've been wearing my Aiden Linen shirt as an everyday piece, finding it to be nice and breathable in the heat. It looks good buttoned up to the top for a more business look and unbuttoned it makes me feel like the Irish potato farmer I always wanted to be.

Bought this to keep cool, turns out it keeps alien brainwaves out too. So now I can hang up the tinfoil hat and look good at the same time.

Needed this to complete my "sourdough miner" outfit. Well made shirt with quality material.

No occasion. Just like the look. Spilled Ink on it before I even wore it. Dyed it black and bought a new one. Now I have two.

Living history day at a fort demonstrating log hewing. I was able to move comfortably. Although not strictly accurate for the early period, it was great fabric and design, well executed construction.

I am buying one or two items a month in order to purchase a complete Pirate costume. Buying "piece-meal" affords me to purchase those quality and expensive articles that makes the overall costume a quality one. And buying through Historical Emporium provides me the most expansive selection compared to numerous other costume/clothing web sites. Thank you for your fantastic selection of vintage clothing items.

Bought this shirt to replace one I wore out very pleased with the fit and gel very comfortable

This shirt is part of my 17th century reenactment events and fits with my costume. I ordered it a couple weeks ahead of the event date and received it in less than a week. Also the seams look durable.

Very nice fit, attention to detail and style. Comfortable to wear, looks stunning with a waistcoat.

I wanted this shirt, I am satisfied

I had one of these when I was a child like Davy Crockett!! great quality and great looks!! People always say how great it looks!! I wear it a LOT

Fits great, very comfortable and exactly what my outfit needed.

Wearing with a kilt for day wear. Good quality. Lightning fast shipping!

I give mixed reviews on the Viceroy shirt. I paid $94 to have it delivered. It is a comfortable cotton shirt but that's where the complements end. The sleeves were 38" long - I needed 32". You would think for that price they would have better options for an XL shirt.

Very nice shirt!!

The shirt was of a very high quality Material. It was very comfortable to wear ans ease to clean. I am so glad I found your Web Site, I have passed it on to our other Docents at the Allen County Museum, In Lima, Ohio. Thank you for your prompt deliver of my items.

Great high collar shirt.

This shirt works perfectly with my Victorian costume for Community Theatre.

The size of historically cut shirts can be tricky, as the HE site does say, but it means that I have to get the sleeves shortened to fit me before I wear this. The cloth is lovely quality, and it looks great with the black stock.

I love the material and style of the shirt. Packaging was great and felt adequate (perhaps better) to protect the item from anything that fate would throw at it. I especially love the fluted chest fabric, as it looks very dashing.

I ordered this for my son who was in a school play that required Edwardian costuming. The shirt was very authentic and looked fantastic with the rest of the outfit that was also ordered from Historical Emporium.

I am using this shirt for a production. It is perfect

Very nice shirt

Perfect. Well made. Entirely satisfied.

Good product good customer service

They are nice shirts except...they're not 4x. That's what the tag says but I will have to alter them for him to use as Santa.

great fit, very comfortable

Shirt is wonderful for my needs!

Travel to new country.

The shirt is nice and roomy and soft, soft enough to wear in the summer. Had to get larger than I would normally wear so I could button the top button, had it tailored, all good........

This shirt is of good quality and just what I wanted for my gambler impression. Together with black suspenders, black arm bands, a string tie, and my black derby fit the holiday family photos.

Great feel. Awesome Fit I ordered 2 more shirts This is my go to Santa shirt

I am serious. It feels so good ( wash before wear ) that you just want to wear one every day. They are cool in another way. The stains that accumulate from a few small drops of stout may stick but the effect is an increase in the character or the shirt. I liked the first one so much that I bought two more. In this shirt, you can look diesel as hell or fop about on the town. Add a waistcoat though...for decorum's sake.

I brought the shirt for an event and it needed to dye the shirt yellow, so I dyed the shirt the color I needed. The fabric took well to the dying process and looks and fits fantastic.

I really like this style, its really comfortable. But be sure to order a size larger than what you normally wear, I wear a size 17 neck and when I received my order and tried it on, it felt a little tight in the chest area, I think it had something to do with the way the shirt is sewn at the bottom of the opening, it kind of bunches up a bit. I sent it back and got a size 18-18.5 and now it fits a lot better.

I have wanted a shirt like this for several years after seeing antique ones in flea markets in France. The shirt is very well made of soft, drapey cotton. Great with leggings! I've gotten many positive comments. Very comfortable.

I really like the style of this shirt, I ordered a XL but it small too small so I exchanged it for a 2XL and it fits great! I will be buying more of these.

Excellent quality. Exactly what I expected. I will order more items from this site for sure

The Bellamy shirt can be worn with the front ruffle for a pirate look or without for a more gentleman look. It fits perfectly. The quality is wonderful, the customer service was 10 out of 10. I would highly recommend any products from Historical Emporium.

I love the shirt

Exactly what I needed Fits as sized

The shirt is great. Looks and fits wonderfully.

I love this shirt. Great quality. Seinfeld would be proud

This blouse runs extremely big. I had previously ordered a bella blouse in large. It fit a little too snugly so I ordered the bellamy blouse in extra large. It was way too big, I looked like I was wearing a parachute. It is currently at my local seamstress's to see if she can figure out how to make it fit me.

Perfect Comfortable The 2x size is just right for me Thank you

Shirt arrived well made, well fit, and looking nice. Not too many loops and buttons to get it on and the fit is exactly what I wanted.

This shirt was worth the price, it was fantastic when used and really felt authentic while used all day for a Renaissance Faire. The shirt was very easy to move in and fit perfectly in accordance to the sizing guide provided.

as above.

I perform in a Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band. I am the drummer, so i am portraying Mic Fleetwood. He wears pirate shirts, so i ordered this one. It will work well, along with my black vest..... Now, if I could only grow about eight inches taller!!! The shirt is nice, seems like better quality than my old one. Washing it twice to try to get the unusual smell out of it

Beautiful shirt. Sewn well. Great lace. Fits well. Too long,I wish I could tuck it in my pants. Long like a nightshirt but certainly not one. Looks great w a captains coat,and your black gloves. Wore a top hat w it.

Love this shirt. Fits perfectly and is very handsome. The lace is wonderful.sleves the right length. Looks great paired with a black jacket. Those cuffs are great.

I brought the shirt for my spouse, we have been looking for this item for years and was happy to find it. The shirt size was spot on. The delivery was fast.

This Gorgeous Rayon shirt took dye beautifully. and the Jabot on this one allow for a more comfortable Neckline.

My brother and I wore shirts like this in the 1970s. I then saw it in a music video with Charley Crockett "The Valley" and we wanted this shirt too. It fits perfectly and is very good quality and not from China. Unfortunately we have to pay a lot of money for customs, freight and taxes. Nevertheless, we will order something again

Returned for large, XL was huge and looked silly

I had purchased a red Longview Bib Shirt red, I had to tailor it to fit. This purchase fit wonderfully.

I had been wanting a bib shirt, when I received it, I was surprised at the quality, and look. Tried it on, the shirt fits perfectly ,really like the workmanship. I will definitely buy more products from you.

I have been looking for this shirt for a long time. Finally found it on your site. Ordered it on a Saturday night, and got it the following Wednesday...Outstanding service. Thanx

husband loved the shirts, reminded him of John Wayen.

Western reenactment

Super quality and stylish.

Love this style of shirt! Love the cut and material. Comfortable. The style is very roomy, so I needed to get a size small when I usually get a medium. Glad to find this item!

This is a great looking shirt. The fabric is sturdy and feels nice to the touch. The color is vibrant. My husband is generally an XL in t-shirts, but we got him the 2XL based on the size chart. It fits him perfect.

Love the quality and fast delivery

excellent quality an fit. My husband looks amazing in it and is thrilled!