Twice is a Charm! I ordered a Large the first time and returned it today due to it was too small. Soon as I received it I ordered a Extra Large, it arrived today and is great. Will be ordering the Green one next. Quality Vest for sure.

This Double breasted vest is of great quality. It is tube shaped rather than tapered so gives a little more room to breath so to speak. Match your size according to the larger; belly or chest. The 36 fit for my husband who normally wears 34 pants. We paired it with two different shirts, the Virgil and Bellamy for different looks. The quality is wonderful, the customer service was 10 out of 10. I would highly recommend any products from Historical Emporium.

I used this as a costume piece in a Christmas play. It was just what the costumer wanted to see!

I used this as a costume piece in a Christmas play. It was just what the costumer wanted to see!

I can hardly find anything negative to say! Perfect fit, comfortable, and not too badly priced!

XXL fits larger than expected, but not drastically. Canvas feels durable. Lighter and cooler than expected. Pockets are reasonably sized and useful.

The vest is surprisingly thick and warm, and the stitching is carefully done. The double buttons are not for show but are all functional. The sizing was also perfect. I am more than pleased with the vest, obviously, and it arrived quickly after purchase.

Looks great! Looking forward to getting a lot of wear out of it this winter.

I was underprepared for just how thick and durable this vest was going to be. It really is a thick canvas material and pairs well with canvas trousers for a formal look that is still functional for work. Do not recommend wearing this on a hot day though, it is seriously a thick fabric. The fabric is so thick I struggle to get my US Marshal badge through the fabric for my cosplay XD!

I wear a vest all year long, and have many vests. This one is for more dress up occasions and it did the trick. Was impressed with the quality and look.I will be back for other items.

Exactly the look I wanted! Great vest.

Great quality vest, very sharp! Ordered it to be worn at a wedding and was very happy I did. Excellent company, with great service!

It's a heavier, thicker vest with a straight cut and round bottom. The fit was almost perfect, and I keep getting complimented on it. I may need to find a 'reason' to purchase another.

I have looked for a canvas double breasted vest for a long time, and was unable to find one, until I found Historical Emporium on a search for another item (which I also purchased from them) and was pleased with the vest and its look!

this vest is going to be one i wear a lot

I've struggled finding a double breasted vest, but then I found this one. This one fit, looked great, and got here super fast!

I have a fondness for double breasted vests. Especially the ones that are different like this one. It fits well and will work with different outfits. It is a little lighter weight than I was expecting but that will be alright in warmer weather and inside buildings.

Again, a well made product. It goes will with the Double Breasted Frock Coat of the same material. Well worth the price.

Im so happy with my vest is so elegant and high quality materials also the buttons everything is so nice for sure i recommend it also fast deliver

The material feels substantial and is really high quality but it is not too hot despite it's thickness. I wore it with a puff tie and dress shirt in low 80s for pictures and while officiating a wedding near Jackson and it was very comfortable the whole time. The unique look and metal buttons get a lot of compliments and the double breasted style looks formal even without a jacket. I am 5'11", 165 and the regular M fit very well. The length is longer than the average vest which really helps it to look great without a jacket.

Bought this with the possibility of sending it back if it wasn't a quality item. When I received it I was impressed with the delivery packaging and the quality of the vest. The workmanship was very good, it was very comfortable and the sizing was great. I ordered a 'Tall' as I like a longer vest and it worked perfectly for me.

I wore my new tweed vest to a recent evening function and was pleased as to the compliments received from both ladies and men. Several men did ask where purchased and with pleasure I gave them this companies name.

Wow.... I received this vest in record time and I am more than pleased with it. I know that I am dressed a cut above the other reinactors I work with . Awesome .

I was worried that this vest might be "costume quality." It definitely is not. This is a well made vest and has received lots of compliments. The grey one will be my next purchase.

An old concept meets new style as The Emporium takes possibly its finest vest and gives it a new look. The double-breasted Cavendish vest is derived from the Walden. And just like the Walden, it has the same handsome appeal, top notch construction and unmatched character. The neutral golden brown color, double breasted front and the herringbone patterned texture immediately enhances any formal or semi-formal attire paired with it. In case you can't tell, I absolutely love this vest and I think you will too.

Good fit, comfortable, old fashion look I wanted. Very satisfied.

The fit is great, the look is just what I expected, and the quality appears to be good. I couldn't be happier with my purchase! Would be nice to have this same vest in green tweed as well.

I have wanted this beautiful Rathbone vest from Historical Emporium for a long time, and finally purchased it. It fits and looks great, like everything I have from this wonderful company. It is part of their gray herringbone series, which I have been collecting. I have my eye on a few more wonderful garments from this collection. Highly recommended.

I recently purchased the Grey Herringbone Vest, complete with the Norfolk Jacket and matching trousers. What a great outfit! My arms are just slightly too short for the jacket, but the rest of it fit really well. I can't wait for slightly cooler weather so I can step out in all of it, either for the museum work that I do here in Toronto, Canada, or just for a regular occasion to catch attention. I've bought a lot from Historical Emporium in the past year, and have enjoyed all of it.

I have always had trouble finding a vest that is long enough, and Historical Emporium has what I need. This vest is long, and I didn't even get the tall version. Also, I like this material blend - it looks like wool, and that is the point. The herringbone pattern adds to the effect. All in all, a fine vest to wear to the opera.

Readers; Here is a review from a retired Historical Tailor who has made MANY vest &tc for this, and other, eras, so let wisdom guide your judgement of my Review. NOW! A bit of use of the vest background. I wished a vest to go with my green/grey smooth tweed kilt coat I recently bought. A vest for a kilt must be cut with square fronts, and not points. It is better if its a bit longer than the common lot of vests. So, I studied ALL the vests on the H.E. site and settled on the "Rathbone Vest". It came in good time. I scampered into my bedroom, changed into my kilt, and tried on the vest. Now begins the review of the Item. The length is perfect for a kilt. The material is very good quality(I am also a weaver)and well made. The vest has the TRUE double breasted fashion! Both sets of buttons have holes, so that it can button to either side. Very High Marks for that. Near all double breasted vest/coats Do Not have this historically correct feature. The armscrye {i.e. the hole for your arm to pass thru the vest- is made a bit more open than the originals, but its acceptable for an 'off the rack' reproduction. The all important neck line was made aright. There is no gap between the shirt collar and the vest collar. A vest, made right, shares the same cut of the collar line that the shirt has. The lapels are cut with understanding, and lay well and EVEN, left to right. The vest reveal[the part left open above the last button] is correct for the era. Pockets well...

Excellent quality and fit. The pockets are deep and can accommodate a nice sized pocket watch. It goes down farther over the waist than some of the other styles, fully covering the belt, and the collar is slightly higher. I have bought several vests from these folks and they have all been excellent, but this one looks like it is going to be a favorite.

Very good quality, well made. Not just cosmetic, but the real thing.

If there is one person that can attest to the sheer style and quality of vests made by The Emporium, that person would have to be me. I have purchased over a dozen of their fine vests and with each purchase have added a new retropair of style, beauty and character to my entire wardrobe and this vest is no different. The soothing metallic color, herringbone pattern and double breasted front pairs well with any color and any formal or semi-formal attire. Truly another great creation by The Emporium.

Classy, comfortable, perfect for the holidays. Drew LOTS of positive comments. Great product!

This vest pairs nicely with the Fairbanks Striped Trousers I purchased on the same order. As a 6' 2" 240lb man with both a "pot belly" and a colostomy bag (cancer survivor) to hide, the straight edged bottom of this vest is EXACTLY what I needed. The more typical notched bottoms on most vests often exposes excess shirt material blousing out. Exactly what the vest is intended to conceal. The cut of the vest is also a bit sliming without acting like a male girdle like so many "fitted" vests. I am very pleased with the quality. One of the few items I've purchased online that doesn't seem like it needs the buttons to be re-attached with "good" thread.

Fits perfectly, elegant, everything as advertised. I do really like it. My only issue is that there were a couple others I liked more, and really anted to have instead, but they didn't come in a larger size. With that said, this one is great. Thanks

Love this Double Breasted Waistcoat! It feels good to the touch, and looks great in a Festive way. I have not yet tried this vest with other outfits, but I am certain it will be splendid!

I am adding this to my Santa suit.

What a beautiful vest. The color, the design... everything is near perfect. It is much lighter weight than I expected. In fact, it feels a little bit like a theatrical piece than a quality garment. BUT, is is comfortable and doesn't make you sweat. That is where I get back to the price. A bit expensive for the materials used, but somehow worth it. I wore it with a traditional Bavarian outfit and got a ton of compliments. The design makes it quite versatile

I purchased this vest for my husband as a Christmas gift. When I took it out of the packaging, my first impulse was to call and ask why they had sent me a black vest when I ordered a green one. They didn't. The green velvet this vest is made from is so dark that unless you are looking at it in natural light (I had to take it to the sunlit window before I saw that it was, in fact, green) it looks black. If that's OK with you, then you'll love it. If you want something that clearly reads "green", you'll be happier with a different choice.

The vest feals and looks wonderful! Just what I was looking for.

Elegant and lightweight, fits a variety of periods for re-enacting - 1820s to 1860s. Works well as part of suit, or on its own without a coat.

good goods, clean workmanship

Beautiful vest. The quality and workmanship is excellent

Very good vest i recommend this vest very much

My original choice of vest was out of stock so a substitute was offered. This was perfect for the attire I was looking for. Customer service was very fast and efficient. I had product in a few days. OUTSTANDING customer service..

The vest looks great! I received many oohs and aahs at the Christmas party. I look forward to wearing it for years. Really sharp.

Very nice. two thumbs up good quality.

I looked around for months trying to find a vest of this style that fit. I'm a larger guy so that can be a very tall order when sizes on amazon say 2XL but actually fit more like a medium. I even tried a 5XL and believe me, nothing will start to eat at you like going way above the size you normally wear and it still won't fit!!! Thankfully I found the Historical Emporium whose customer support worked with me to ensure that the size I ordered fit as expected. I couldn't have been more thrilled when it arrived and fit perfectly, not to mention it feels very authentic and of a high quality. You can't go wrong with this company (just make sure to take measurements before ordering).

Oh my gosh, words fail in describing the great look and feel of this vest. The cut is perfect, the velvet very elegant and overall lightweight for hot summer activities.

Great vest! Just what I wanted. Size was right on.

I purchased this item for a cosplay. It no longer comes with the gold plain buttons apparently, but silver patterned buttons instead. I'll have to replace the buttons to make it correct for my outfit. Otherwise it is a very nice vest and fits perfectly.

I wore this for my 1920's themed 45th Birthday party and it was an absolute hit! I paired it with arm garters and a boater hat and it did not disappoint. Very good quality and fits true to size. Customer service was great and rushed it because I waited until the last minute.

I had the opportunity to wear this vest to a titanic era tea. It is a good looking piece, comfortable , and not quite bright as it looks in some of the product photos. I am quite pleased with it.

Purchased this attend a dinner. It is really great, on time delivery, was very pleased with the style, cut and fit. Will purchase again if need be.

AWESOME!!

Just what a fine gentleman needs for an evening!

We ordered this along with a tail coat for a Halloween costume. I needed help to make sure I was getting the right size, and I was concerned about receiving it in time. I received the vest ahead of projected schedule, it fits perfectly, and the quality is great!

I like this item because it is unusual and rich-looking without being obvious. The material is thick and tweed-like, and this makes the pattern and colors appear more subtle than the photo might indicate. Unfortunately it also picks up lint rather easily; don't wear it with any item that may shed. But that's the only criticism I have. It's well made. The pattern is well matched, which I often don't find even in more expensive items from higher-end retailers. You must button/unbutton all eight buttons as none are just for show. The fit is good with minimal or no taper. That's good news for those of us who don't have designer bodies. Overall, I highly recommend this.

Minimal tailoring required for own female frame at size small. I have been struggling to find a properly nice waistcoat for some time that wouldn't require a great deal of taking in. This one is wonderful.

I bought this waistcoat to wear to an upcoming Dickens-themed event, and I really like it. I originally bought a medium based on the sizing charts, but I had to order a large because the extra length of this waistcoat put the tapered portion of the vest right where the thickest part of my waistline is. Historical Emporium's customer service made buying the large and returning the medium quick and easy! The larger size fits well and is very comfortable, and the pattern matches an outfit my wife will be wearing really well. It's appropriate that the inspiration for this waistcoat comes from an original design from 1843, which is the same year that Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol - which is my favorite story and a centerpiece of the upcoming event. Thanks again for the great products and top-notch customer service.

Very Nice Red Vest. Love It!