I ordered this shirt for my new western outfit. It arrived on time and was exactly what I was hoping for! Historical Emporium will always be my goto place, for my historic clothing!

I've been looking for a dress shirt from the 1800's with the turned up collar and this is perfect.

Dinner date!

Definitely get the shirt heavily starched or make your own from rice flour. The collar should always be very stiff.

My husband is a tall thin guy and the small was a perfect fit for him. It looks great and the buttons and stitching is very high quality. Would definitely buy again from these guys.

Great shirt

Very nice looking and comfortable shirt that is well made in a good quality cotton. Size is a bit bigger than expected, but after a cold wash and a tumble dry it shrunk to a perfect fit.

This is not a cheap replica or tuxedo shirt. It's high quality fabric and craftsmanship. Very please worth the extra money

I am into Steampunk, and this is the conclusion of attire I needed in its creation. I had several other shirts that just couldn't fit the bill for various different reasons. When I put the shirt on with my other clothes and then finally the face mask I created, the shirt gave an added debonair look that made me say only one thing. "EXCELSIOR!!"

Very well made. Sturdy material. Collar is as advertised, tall. Fit comes just underneath the jawline. Cuffs are magnificent as they are a true fold over French cuff in every sense. Cufflink holes line up on the mark. These are not conversion cuffs as there are no buttons, so keep that in mind when ordering. Sleeves are a bit long for me. Bought a size large. I'm a 16-161/2 neck with a 34/35 sleeve. Easy remedy is to buy a pair of sleeve garters. Problem solved. As with all the shirts I've purchased here, very satisfied. Will wrinkle when laundered so be ready for some starch and ironing.

This shirt is the design and quality only found on the platform of Historical Emporium. Thanks again for having great apparel.

The shirt fit as expected per the measurements and sizing chart. The quality of the fabric and sewing are excellent. Sleeves were a bit longer than expected, but that gave a good, baggy/slouchy sleeve look, which I liked. The collar and shoulders were proper tightness to complete the high-collar look for my outfit.

quick service, excellent quality, and the fit was perfect

Had to period-match a suit on short notice, and Historical Emporium came through big time! Shipping was very fast, and I was very satisfied with the quality of the garment. Thank you!

Recommend this shirt, very smart

Very good quality textile. Crafted as well as any modern-made shirt. It should last a long time. Because of the full-cut, I will need to have the sleeves shortened, but that was expected.

This is a well made shirt which fits my actor perfectly. He is the lead in Bunbury.

Surprised by excellent quality!

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

No "historical appearance" goals. It simply struck me as an ideal choice for any social occasion up to and including formal affairs. PERFECT CHOICE! Wife can match it with all sorts of skirts, slacks, crepe trousers...

My wife loves her new blouse. She has worn it twice now and got a few compliments on it. Great product, and very authentic!

We went to the Great Dickens Christmas Fair and enjoyed :-)

Worn with classic honey-colored Edwardian suit. Very comfortable and well made. I always sew in a Velcro spot at the neck seam if anticipating wearing a broach. The invisible spot reinforces the seam placement when holding the extra weight of the broach and prevents gaping.

Nice white blouse with pretty lace detail

This beautiful blouse is lined with the scratchiest sleeve heads (to make the sleeves stand out.) They are so abrasive that they made red welts on my shoulders. Fortunately, I was able to cover the raw edge of the sleeve head with some bias tape. Now the blouse is as comfortable as it is beautiful. The fabric is very good quality and in the workmanship other than the sleeve heads is excellent. The fit is mostly as specified. The cuffs on the sleeves are a bit peculiar in that they are cylindrical in shape rather than tapering toward the wrist. I can set over the buttons to make them look right, but the forearm is not cylindrical in shape and the long cuffs should not be either.

This blouse arrived quickly & was packaged well. It's beautiful & I received many compliments when I wore it as part of my Edwardian outfit in a parade. The only reason I had to give it 4 instead of 5 stars is that the stitching inside the shoulders is very scratchy.

I needed a roomier blouse to wear for walking tours. This blouse, though not "authentic" gives the impression, fits well, and is room enough to enjoy wearing it in hot, active situations.

I wore this blouse for an 1894 costume while attending a Victorian Garden Party. It was perfect. The fit was just as expected. It is well-made. If you need a blouse like this, you can't go wrong getting this one.

I love this shirt! The only drawback is that it is 100% cotton, so it requires ironing. (Good for authenticity; not good for regular wear.) It would be nice if some of the clothing had "easy care" fabric-blend options.

This is a beautiful blouse but the fit was off on me. It gapped at the bust& the shoulders were a smidge too small but the sleeves were too long. Again, a lovely, well made blouse but just didn’t fit my athletic body type which is the ONLY reason I gave it 4 stars & not 5.

I used the provided size guide and found it accurate. This is a lovely blouse, well-made, detailed, and well-finished. High quality, just like everything else I have purchased from Historical Emporium.

This blouse was pretty true to size, but did shrink slightly in the cold water wash, which was great for me. The blouse needs to be a bit more fitted, but a few darts will solve the problem, as wearing a corset gives it much more structure and period authenticity. The blouse would be even greater if it was lined, as the material allows the corset to show, so must wear a corset cover. Overall, I love this blouse!

This blouse is very well done. It fit nicely and will easily adapt to a number of looks.

I was amazed at how beautiful this blouset was. The details and workmanship were just wonderful. There were two problems though. I had to get a 2XL based on the measurement chart. I have never been even close to 2XL in my life. I would probably get the 1XL size for a blouse from Historical Emporium next time I order and I will buy again. But this blouse fits fine. I swear that the sleeves were the length of an orangutan's arms. I had to cut 4-5 inches off of them. Luckily I can sew and the sleeves/cuffs were sewn on in such a manner that the sleeve was easily separated from the cuff, sleeve shortened, and sewed back so that you can not tell that the cuff was ever touched. I am 5'6" and have a normal arm length. I think someone who is shorter than I, but still fits the sizing, will have a much bigger problem. Note that I had the same problem, and will be making this same comment, on the Tabitha outfit. I hope HE can correct this sizing problem. I may not always be able to accommodate the construction changes that will probably be necessary. Good thing I sew well, just to lazy to make my own outfits.

This is a well made garment, simple in design, but with historic accuracy.

Second Muriel blouse purchase. Really like how it looks good on almost any figure.

I love the way it looked on me! The sleeves around the wrists are a little too loose for my liking, but it's an easy fix. Apart from that it's a well made shirt and it feels comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

Beautiful blouse, fits so good! Great fabric and workmanship. The only cons is pricky material used in shoulder wings which hold puff sleeves. If the makers would manage turn the ends of the netting they used there not to the human size, but to the top side of the sleeve, the blouse would be perfect. I solved the problem adding extra fabric layer over pricky piece and it worked.

The blue blouse fits perfectly. Very well made. Beautiful. Thanks so much.

So we'll made. Perfect for our Mrs Darling in Peter Pan.

This was exactly what I was looking for. Wearable cotton/poly blend will work with several different costumes!

Purchased this blouse to go with a Black Satin skirt and hat also purchased from this company. Absolutely fabulous. Our church had an Old Time Days. What a perfect outfit.

I love the blouse. I love the color and the addition of small pleats across front. It wears well and looks lovely. My only concern is when comparing it to my other, same sized blouse purchased from you, this one is not as roomy across the bust line. I imagine the addition of the pleats gathered some of the looseness found in other style.

I have a white blouse from this company in size medium that fits perfectly. I ordered this one in medium as well but it runs larger. If I'd tried it on, I would probably have purchased a small. Also I didn't care for the white trim at the cuffs and collar so I removed it. The blouse is of excellent weight material and well finished and made.

Love the look, shape and fabric of this blouse. I am a standard small but ordered a med based on reviews. When I first put it on thought it might be too small but by the time I buttoned it up the 6% spandex kicked in and it fit like it was custom made for me. Will be ordering the other colors as well.

I LOVE THIS BLOUSE!! It absolutely exceeded my expectations. The blouse has a silky sheen to it and each button is functional, not decorative. It also came with a matching cravat which I did not expect! This is a great blouse for a Victorian costume but I could see occasions to wear this for business too. The blouse is very tailored so make sure to measure yourself before choosing the correct size. Looking forward to wear this again - thanks!

Love the blouse. It is a nice quality material, not too fitted and love the button detail. It works with my Lorena skirt and my kilt. I would wear this even if not in western garb. Very feminine. Your size guide was spot on.

Blouse is well made. The button holes are tight.

I love the look of the blouse, and the fabric feels dreamy. The fit is a little too snug through the breast area.

Perfect fit size was true , also purchased Genevieve Red skirt to go with so excited to wear to one of our antique car events.

Excellent quality and fit

After I read the other reviews, I ordered this a bit large. It fit nicely, with the only problem being that it was a bit long in the waist for me (I'm 5' 3" so this is a common problem for me). The thin fabric is actually an advantage in black - there is no show through and it makes a great layering piece. But the real charm of this shirt is how well it goes through the washer and dryer - no shrinkage and it comes out as if it just had a date with the iron.

The high stand collar fit my Black Godfrey Tie. It was for a installation church service. My wife is now an full-time Pastor. I wanted to wear a period style outfit, similar to Fredrick Douglas.

I am 6'3" with a long torso and arms...and finding shirts that fit properly is tough, even if one is not shopping for "antique" style garments and costumes, I worried about getting a 5X, instead of the X4, which is the size of my normal construction work shirts I wear. But, the X4 size fit me perfectly, with the sleeves actually being slightly too long...something I was hoping for...and why I ordered the sleeve garters, just for this reason. Great quality!!

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.

Eveyday retirement wear.

Decent shirt but not equal to the quality I get from other clothing from Historical Emporium. Brand is Scully...

I thought is was going to be dark blue, but it's my fault for not reading the description more carefully. Late 19th century living history, and everyday use.

Excellent fit and quality.

This shirt stuns into awe all who behold it, especially when worn with the Buffalo Flats vest. I think it's pretty dashing, myself, and am racking my brains thinking of an occasion worthy of it.

A very nice shirt that is well made and looks great!

I Had already purchased the 'wyatt' version of this shirt previously so I knew what I was getting with it's 'Cousin' the Earp, I was initially hesitant to get this shirt as I had a few years ago a similar style shirt,Not Purchased From Emporium I must emphasise that 'Colour Ran' and Greyed the collar.With this in mind I contacted The Emporium and received a prompt reply stating that they had no customer issues regarding this concern and after the first wash following closely the laundering instructions no 'Colour Run'. Once again another Fabulous Purchase as far as I'm concerned and certainly a lovely design.

I have this shirt in white and black both shirts are of quality material (dress shirt). I wear these for cowboy action shooting, the white one had hot brown gun powder stains on the arm and sleeve, these washed out with shout scrub and a tooth brush and it looks like new.

This has the look and feel of a quality shirt, what more can I say.

Excellent quality and well made!

I like the shirt and the quality, I find that H E makes good quality shirts, worth the money. I was very disappointed tot see that this one was made in China. Seriously? China. I like to support small, local companies that make stuff in the US and support local workers, but this seems to no longer apply to you. If you moved to China why didn't the price of the shirt come down? Not happy. Editor's Note - Several years ago, the manufacturer switched to overseas production. The product description has been updated to make this clear.

This shirt just blows me away! Superb quality, fit and styling. It's very unusual to wear this style these days, but I personally love it. It looks great with all my waistcoats (also purchased here) and turns heads wherever I go. Thank you, Historical Emporium, for offering such fine garments, and keeping Victorian-era style alive and well!

This is the fourth shirt I've purchased. The quality is outstanding! A beautiful, unique, classy shirt. Nice job as always!

This is a nice looking shirt & I'm looking forward to wearing it when the time arrives. Glad to have found a larger size as well.

Comfortable, easy to move in, and I didn't have any issues with sizing. It does take a bit of work to get the puffs in the sleeves to spread out.

Love the shirt, hate the sizing! Order at least a size larger!

I actually purchased this shirt as a piece for a Prince costume as it very closely resembled the shirt he wore in Purple Rain..... there are some minute differences but it was not originally designed for that purpose so that's ok. Under purple trench coat, it fits the look perfectly! Very happy with it.

Historical Emporium is our go-to resource whenever we need well made, period appropriate costumes for our local theater company. Unlike most online resources, if I submit a 'special instruction' note upon ordering, someone actually reads it and responds with an answer immediately! They have shipped immediately when the item is in stock, have offered great options when there are challenges but always delivered on whatever solution that is agreed. The product quality is superb - worth the price since they wash, wear and last well. We bought the Bard shirt for our tall, long armed Shakespearean actor (who happens to be my son!) and their sizing and descriptions are actually accurate - this in NOT the case with other suppliers! It came as quickly as I needed it - and as promised and was so fantastic, we actually bought another that likewise arrived quickly enough for use during the show run. Terrific! We are very satisfied customers and recommend them highly.

Wore for a special retirement, part of which tied into the Seinfeld puffy shirt episode. Was raved over. The size xl sleeves managed to cover my arms, but would have preferred a long or tall xl.

When this shirt arrived the first thing i noticed was how soft the fabric was . Once i wore out to a halloween event and felt how good it was on my body i thought how outstanding it really is i wore it with my velvet collar mourning coat black white spat boots and my nobleman's cane and stood out i can recommend how comfortable this shirt is you must not wear a vest/waist coat with ito though as it will hide the overall beauty and fine craftsmanship/tailoring of the shirt unless you wear a open vest Once more a wonderful item from this company with fast shipping

I my gosh, material was soft and comfortable, very nice, If I had any decision in manufacturing of shirt The only thing is that you have to keep adjusting The elastic in the arms, cause they keep trying To cut off circulation, not good, but all in all shirt was the bomb. Good day

Quality and fit were awesome. Looks great on.

I'm giving my recent purchase of the Bard Shirt 5 stars. It's the best quality and most authentic version i've seen and have been looking for quite some time. I'm so happy with my purchase and price was more than fair and it was shipped immediately. I will absolutely be referring this site to others as well as will be shopping here again and often. Thank you.

I was very pleased with the shirt as a whole but the big draw back was the neck was not big enough. On an XL or 2 XLR shirt the neck size should be bigger. I'm going to have to take it to be adjusted by a tailor.

I ordered the wrong size send back no problem

It is terrific ! My husband cant wait to wear it at a steampunk wedding.