My wife picked this out to go with the Edwardian Suit. It looks great with the suit and jabot. We are excited to attend the next event in a good-looking kit.

I ordered this blouse for a play I'm in, and the look is Perfect!! The attention to detail (appropriate tucks, long cuffs, etc) is excellent. Shipping was incredibly fast and email communication was great. I am delighted to have found this store - I love having an alternative to the (apologies in advance) - "cheap stuff from C..." that seems to be the only option on Amazon. My only quibble (and it really is just a quibble) - I washed it so that it wouldn't look brand new. It washed fine, no shrinkage or anything... But ironing it... Oh man. It takes a LOT of ironing! Ha, I guess it's been a long time since I owned anything that was pure cotton, I'd forgotten how hard it is to get the wrinkles out. ;) Eventually I went out and bought a new iron! LoL (And yeah, I know this sounds kind of contrary: "so she doesn't want it to look brand new, but she's fussing about getting it perfectly ironed." I can only say there's a difference between straight-out-of-the-box and used-but-tidy, which fits the character I'm supposed to portray.) Overall, I'm really happy with the item and will definitely turn to the Historical Emporium for future costume needs!

I love how it fits and the material quality. It is exactly what I wanted.

During the summers of 1969 and 1970, I worked on Main Street in Disneyland. I wore a Gibson Girl blouse, long pink linen skirt with a pink gingham waist belt that tied into a large bow in the back. For this coming Halloween, I'm going to dress as a Gibson Girl. The blouse from Historical Emporium is PERFECT! to complete my outfit: Thank you.

Great quality and fit on this lovely blouse. I will add it to my Mrs. Claus wardrobe..

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the garment I ordered. From the photos I was afraid the fabric would be very thin, but when it arrived I realized I was wrong. I am sure this shirt will last me for years to come crawling through early 20th century mines.

Really nicely made and exactly what I needed. I like that it's available in plus size and that it's cotton. Nothing more I could've asked for!

Love it, fits great, didn't even have to move the buttons! I think I need 20 more. Its a great staple blouse, good construction and quality.

I love the style of the Gibson blouse, however, I returned it. I purchased two different styles of blouses and returned this one. I usually wear a "small" size. I ordered both blouses in the size "medium". For me, the neckline and cuffs on the Gibson blouse were too tight. I would recommend ordering one size larger. The fabric on the Gibson Blouse was a lighter weight than I expected. I kept the other blouse and enjoy wearing it. Historical Emporium accepted my return of the Gibson Blouse. I will be ordering from them again.

I took a chance & ordered this blouse online. I usually like to try on clothes & examine the material before I buy. It fits perfectly! I am very pleased with the feel of the cotton material. I can't wait to wear it on Christmas day. I wanted an "old fashion" look!

This is a quality product with great construction and material. This will be a great basic for many historical costume events. The shipping was fast and it was nicely packaged. I bought a large based on the sizing chart and the body fits perfectly but the neck and cuffs are meant to fit close and these dimensions should be part of the sizing chart. Also the length of the arm. I found the arms a bit short and the neck and cuffs a bit tight. It is wearable but I would have sized up if I had seen those measurements in advance.

Sizing was very accurate and quality of material very good. I followed the washing instruction provided and the blouse has kept its integrity.

This was my first order with HE, sort of a "test balloon," and it went perfectly. The description warned that the blouses ran a bit small, so if in doubt, order up a size, and I did. Perfect fit. The event for which I need the blouse isn't until October, so I will be doing some more shopping!

This is my second blouse and I like it but I have to again alter collar as it’s just too tall and uncomfortable to wear as is. I love the sleeves and I probably won’t add the darts like I did on my previous purchase. All in all it is a good quality item and very versatile.

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.

This blouse is very well made, the fits perfect and exactly what I was looking for. Quick delivery.

This blouse is made of high quality fabric and it is beautifully constructed. I will shop here again.

This blouse is a perfect match with my skirt for the encampment dance. It is smooth, but a heavier fabric. Since it fits over the skirt, I don't have to worry about a sash or belt. Lovely piece. I would love to have other colors.

I own this blouse in several colors because it is so nice to wear a Victorian style that does not need to be tucked in and/or added waist cover (gives me an effortless, feminine silhouette). It is made of a thick, durable cotton that is comfortable to wear and even the puffy sleeves hold up very well with repeated machine washings. I'm more of a small size fit but due to the snug forearm/wrist tailoring, I prefer wearing a size medium. Excellent purchase!

I wish I could rate this beautiful blouse with ten stars. It's comfortable, and fits perfectly. It added the fashionable dimensions to my steampunk outfit I've been striving after for awhile. I love it. Thank you!

I kept this blouse because I generally like the style, but it could definitely be better. According to the sizing chart I would take an XS. I purchased both an XS and S just to compare. Pay attention to the stated cuff measurement and realize that that has to fit over not only your wrist, but entire forearm as well! I have very scrawny arms, and I couldn't fully button the XS. The cut of the collar is also slightly uncomfortable. Although I can fit several fingers between the collar and my neck, it fits so that it kind of chokes in the front and gaps in the back. The body of the blouse fits well on my flat-chested frame. I'm also not looking forward to ironing this.

Quality garment. I am petite size so had to tuck bottom of sleeve under which worked well. I left the top button undone for comfort...but that is just me.

This blouse is perfect! I am hard to fit and I am thrilled with this cotton blouse, which will be worn with a long black skirt. I am participating in the centennial celebration of women's right to vote in NY and have speeches to make.

Each representative of Historical Emporium was professional and polite. The Bella blouse was shipped promptly and I received it within three days. I highly recommend Historical Emporium. .

As a Christmas gift for my wife, she was very pleased with the quality, style of this very affordable and comfortable shirt.

This the perfect all around Victorian white blouse. I bought it because it is simple and elegant. I can add jewelry to embellish. I ordered a size large, even though I normally wear a medium. Having ordered a blouse from this site previously, I knew it tends to run a bit small. I am 5'5", 140 lbs. I love that it doesn't have to be tucked in but still defines the waist area. It is well made with good fabric weight and quality. Wish I didn't have to iron it but guess it's easier than what the Victorians had to go through!

I love my blouse. It's so period perfect. I use it for my Dicken's caroling costume. So well made and true to size.

Well made and adorable blouse. Couldn't ask for better. Thanks.

I am quite please with this blouse.

Definitely true to it's picture, the shirt is perfect for the look I'm going for. Unfortunately I'm not built to fit most women's clothing so it doesn't quite fit across my shoulders, or make room for the length of my arms. I'm going to wear it proudly but will have to be careful about raising my arms, lol.

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.

Lovely blouse. Obviously very well made. Thank you!!

The blouse is a lovely fabric with elegant lace trim very comfortable to wear. As I like to wear my blouse over my skirt, a tapering design at the back, might have been an added feature enabling it to be worn inside or out side the skirt giving more costume options. There are two features that I would have liked: 1. another button in the collar to hold the collar more correctly 2. better button placement in the breast area so it doesn't open at the bra! Other than those comments, I feel it to be a good period blouse suited to many outfits.

I love this blouse! It is better made than most of the clothes you see these days - and the result is absolutely beautiful. I bought a really large size (2xl) because I have fairly large "girls" and figured I could shrink it if it was over the top (100% good cotton), and that's exactly what I did. The sleeves were still a little long so, unfortunately, even though they are sooooo pretty, I cuffed them. That works fine and it is still something to treasure. So if you don't want to shrink yours, be sure to use cold water and line dry! I love this so much and since we are taking our show on the road next year, I will buying 1 or 2 more for backup.

The neck is a bit loose but otherwise it's very nice

This is such a beautiful blouse. Went great with my skirt. I put a very old horses head pin on the collar and it looked super!! Very authentic to the time period!

This is a pretty blouse and I actually ordered it first, and returned it, from another company. The problem, imo, is that the base color has a slight yellowish cast to it when compared to the lace material, which is more ecru. Normally I am not fussy, but yellow is not a good color on me. Nonetheless, I kept it since the problem appears to occur across varying suppliers.

I found this blouse to be beautifully made from quality products. The fit around was just perfect, but have to say that the sleeves were far too long! Still, I am really pleased with it and will be wearing this regularly.

This blouse was well made and looked like the genuine item. It washed and wore well on the day and won me a bottle of French Champagne for my (very little) effort. Thanks Historical Emporium.

The blouse is lovely but the sleeves are too long and the cuffs cover my hands. The blouse fits with the exception of the sleeves.

I bought this to wear to a Civil War reenactment. It is absolutely perfect! I handmade a skirt and jacket, and bought the blouse to go under the jacket. It is so pretty and authentic that I will be able to wear it with just the skirt and look just as good!

Looking for a modest and pretty blouse for my Dickens Faire outfit. This blouse was perfect and so well made, the quality is excellent!

Very nice blouse. I'm typically between a Medium and a Large. I ordered a Large to avoid any chance of the buttons pulling at the breast-line (my problem area). The Large is probably a bit larger than I needed, but nothing a good hot wash and a hot dry couldn't fix. Love the blouse. Great quality.

I have a picture of my great grandmother playing baseball in a park in the early 1900s, and she's wearing a blouse that looks exactly like this. I love the quality and attention to detail.

Very happy with this blouse. Goes perfect with my 8 panel skirt of this period. I will have to modify the cuffs and tighten them up because I ordered a larger size than I probably should have. Quality and style is perfect.

The Craftsmanship is excellent, I'm very impressed with the material and quality

My reenactment involves light hiking so I was afraid to get a pretty white blouse that would show every speck of dirt. I really liked the pinstriped blouse for its crisp appearance and slight formality compared to a colored blouse. I found it ran a little smaller than I expected, possibly because it is shaped more than less tailored blouses. The next size up was perfect. I love the sleeves and the beautifully gathered back yoke. It looks fantastic with the black walking skirt, and goes beautifully with my various silver vintage belt buckles on black cloth belts. I originally chose it because it reminded me of a Victorian-look pinstriped blouse with front ruffles and puffed sleeves that I already owned, but the front ruffles had serger-stitched edges - which just looked wrong. This blouse looks perfect - every bit as good as I hoped for!

Nice shirt, but the material and construction were not up to the same quality of the Margery blouse. This fabric of this shirt is very thin.

Purchased for The Dickens Faire. It's as pictured and the material is nice. What's more, I am a buxom woman, and no matter if I measure myself, blouses fit tight somewhere. Not this one! Shoulders line up and it's not tight across the chest. Thank you!

Purchased as part of a costume to play the role of a schoolmarm at the historical society. The cloth was soft and substantial. Very much like a shirt I would buy for everyday wear. I appreciated that it was long enough to tuck into my skirt without pulling out. Will definitely buy more from Historical Emporium!

I ordered the blouse for an event with a vintage style show. Very happy with the fit and quality. I'll use it many times in the future at a Victorian Museum.

This blouse goes perfectly with my black Ladies Edwardian Suit. So excited. Thank you.

It fits beautifully. I can't wait to wear it.

I do like very much this blouse, except, the sleeve length, I have a M and a L size. I compared the blouses, found the sleeve lengths are the same. I bought the L for two reasons, the sleeve length and the fullness of the body. The fullness of the body is good in the L size. but the length of the sleeve, I needed a 1/2 inches or a bit longer. They fabric is great, and the design goes with several of my costumes. I just thought you would like to know.

I purchased this pinstripe blouse and the matching skirt for an upcoming event in my hometown. The event requires us to have on traditional looking 1850's clothing. This outfit is fashioned perfectly for the time period, very well made and fit true to size. I am so impressed and felt the price was great for the quality I received.

Purchased this for my wife and she is very happy with it for her 1870's impression. Shipping was amazingly fast, ordered on Friday and it arrived on that Sunday. We will be buying from Historical Emporium again.

Beautiful Blouse! Pay attention to fit. I had to return this blouse and order the next size up, which I did because once it arrived and I saw it in person, I had to have it! Very well made and just a gorgeous design. Extremely flattering. I ordered a size L using the bust measurement in the fit chart and the blouse did fit, but the neck was uncomfortably snug and the sleeves a tad short. The next size up, XL, gave me the length in the sleeves I needed (I will be working a box office while wearing it) and more comfort in the neck. There is more room in the bust area, but as I am tucking it into my skirt it will tailor visually. So by all means buy this blouse, but take these comments into mind if you are lengthy in the limbs to avoid paying return shipping.

Sizing chart was different on this one and the one I ordered was too small so I returned it.

beautiful fit, great stitching!

Prefect , prefect, prefect Quality excellent, fit per chart. My new favorite shirt.

I needed a Victorian era blouse for an event -- A Dickens of a Christmas. This one was perfect. I wore it with a brooch on a wide burgundy ribbon at the neck. I usually take a medium but got a large after seeing a few reviews. It's a bit loose but allowed me to wear a long sleeve tee underneath for warmth. Even though I have a full length hooded cape, I just used a large pashmina shawl and didn't need a coat. I like that it's extra long and straight, so it didn't bunch up under a full taffeta skirt and petticoat. The sleeves and cuffs are beautiful and the cuffs don't bunch or wrinkle. I'm so glad I found your website and that you ship so quickly.

I love this blouse, fabric is beautiful and fits really well, true to size.

This is the quality I was looking for. So pleased with this blouse. I will definitely be shopping with You again !

beautiful shirt just what l was looking for came quickly and l love it

I love the clothing you can purchase from the Historical Emporium..definitely aligns with historical periods... is good quality and well made. What I have found is when ordering, you need to probably purchase the next size up. I ordered the Weddington Blouse in a large because of my bust size; however, when I received it, it was too tight across the chest so I returned it and ordered an extra large. The extra large fits in the shoulders and chest, but the arm length is too long as is the length of the shirt--I could almost wear it as a night shirt. I love the design and quality of it, so I'm taking it to a seamstress to get it altered to fit my 5'1" frame. The added cost to have it altered plus the price of the shirt makes it a little pricey. I only wish they would carry petite sizes to fit those of us who are petite, then perhaps I wouldn't have the same problem the next time I order. Highly recommend the company if you are seeking historical types of clothing.

This was highly sufficient, and honestly worth it for the time that I would have taken to create a similar (probably less detailed) garment. Quite good for the price. I'm excited to wear it.

Perfect. This blouse makes me look beautiful. I love it. Karen

It's a beautiful blouse, and perfect for my job as a Victorian-costumed Christmas caroler. My only problem is that despite my weight being stable over the years, and my measurements actually getting smaller by an inch or two, I now take a size 3X. I started off with the Darlington blouse as an XL, then went to 2X so that I could wear long underwear under the shirt for outdoor caroling gigs. So I ordered a 2X in the Weddington, and it was too small. If it shrunk at all, it would not have fit, let alone over a high-tech warming layer. So I ordered the 3X, and it just fits with the extra layer after the first washing, though the sleeves are a bit too long. I don't know if it's the style of the blouse or if the company's sizes have shrunk. But I guess I'd better pay more attention to losing weight if I hope to keep buying from Historical Emporium!

First blouse I had to send back because the size was not according to your chart. The second one did fit. The product was well made, however, the stitching used, especially in the shoulders was very itchy. I did wear it for an event last night and got a lot of compliments on the entire outfit.

The blouse itself is quite nice and fits well. The shoulder seams, however, are horrible. The material to make it stiff, buckram or something, pokes right into my shoulders. It's like pins sticking into your skin. I had to sew some seam binding on it to be able to wear it.

Like the blouse. Would've been better with 2 rows of ruffles. Was a little disappointed that the cuffs were shorter than on the photo.

The new owner is quite pleased with this nicely made shirt

It is a beautiful and well made blouse, however, the size 2X fit perfectly in the bust, but the neck and sleeves were WAY too big/long. So, I ordered an XL. It fit better in the arms and neck, but not at all in the bust. I returned the XL and will need to have alternations made for the 2XL. For now I've pinned the sleeves rather than move the buttons, and took two "tucks" in the neck. Delivery on both orders was excellent, and the return process very easy to follow.

There's not enough words to explain how beautiful this blouse is. Every piece of fabric is 100% durable high quality.

The quality of this blouse is very good. It's a true cream/ivory. The bust size was accurate. I will add that the wrist size is enormous and most will have to take it in on that larger size. A minor bit of sewing skill required to simply move the buttons to size no problem. I do recommend this blouse for reenactments, cosplay, EGL, and if you want to feel fancy!

I got this for my fiancé civil war impression and it turned out great.

I was extremely pleased with this blouse. I got tons of compliments on my costume. I ordered a Large based on my bust measurements - probably could have gotten the Medium, but the fit was good nonetheless.

Needed a more formal blouse to go with a fancy Wash Day bustle skirt I sewed. This fit the bill perfectly. Well made, but fits quite snug in the bust while having almost hilariously long sleeves. Luckily a wash shrunk the cotton enough so that I did not need to alter the sleeves to make wearing feasible. Shoulder area fits per size. Next time I will order up a size. Lace is very pretty, love the ribbon detail on the sleeves, I got lots of compliments and your blouse ended up on the front page of the local paper!

Be very careful when ordering blouses. Each item has its own sizing chart, based on your fullest chest measurement. For those of us who are not the average, the sizing requires that we buy a blouse that is sized much larger than the mainstream clothing brands. As the size of the blouse increases, so do the shoulder, waist and sleeve length. In my case, I usually wear a medium, or perhaps a large blouse, and can have it in petite to fit my 5'4" frame. For this blouse I needed an XL to fit my chest, but then had to hire a seamstress to take up the sleeves and pull in the shoulder seams. My $60 blouse now costs me $90!

Blouse was for Mrs. Claus attire that leans toward Victorian. Perfect look and fit.

I ordered this blouse for a special event in which I had a time deadline. When I received the blouse I was totally in love with the look, the design and the quality. Unfortunately, the size was a problem. I normally always wear a medium in a blouse. This blouse was considerably smaller than the mediums that I have purchased in the past. Due to a deadline, I was unable to return the blouse for a larger size. I opted for a bit of my own tailoring. I let out the front darts and found it wearable. I was so sorry about the fit, otherwise I would have given the blouse 5 stars.

The size, style, and fabric were perfect! AND the price is something I can afford!! I will be ordering more in the future!

The blouse was just what I was looking for. The fit is perfect. Well made. I can't wait to wear it to our 225 year celebration.

I bought this blouse to go with a black and cream skirt that I had previously purchased from Historical Emporium. It matched just perfectly. Very lady like. Received lots of compliments when I wore it to the Victorian Museum that I volunteer at. It is comfortable and very flattering. Thank you once again for a beautiful item.

I bought this blouse as a present for my period-clothing-obsessed daughter's fifteenth birthday. She LOVES it. The styling is beautiful and comfortable (the medium is a *tiny* bit tight on her 34C/D chest, but the ruffling hides that), and the blouse seems to be quite well-made. As a busy mom, I love that it's machine washable. I got this to go with the Victorian Walking Skirt in navy (also a birthday present for her), and they look lovely together. If you're looking for a Victorian-style blouse, this is a great choice.

This is a beautifully hand crafted blouse. Very high quality. And worth every penny. My costume is now complete and authentic.

My mom loves the blouse it fit perfect

The blouse fit perfect to the measurements. It looked great for what I used it for.

I had this one in white for years and i loved it, sooo get one in every color, right? I have altered it by moving the buttons and by cutting the fabric behind the lace to make it insertion lace. This is a great blouse if you want an insertion lace blouse but really don't want to have to make a whole blouse. Good construction and quality, very easy to alter for personalization.

The design was just as it appeared on the website and was just what I needed. The seams over the shoulders were very scratchy and uncomfortable.

Nice quality. Great fit. I put twill tape on the shoulder seam to relieve the scratching. This blouse will be used a lot.

Victorian feel, love the blouse and fit.

I purchased this blouse for my teen daughter to wear in a production set in the late 1800s. The style was perfect, the blouse looked great up close and on stage. The shipping was very fast. The blouse will be a great addition to our growing costume wardrobe. I would give this 5 stars except for a few issues ... First, the sizing information for the blouse is not helpful. We measured exactly based on the sizing info posted and purchased a large. It was HUGE all over. We had to quickly purchase a smaller size which fit perfectly. Second, right away the buttons began to unravel and had to be re-sewn, AND the buttonholes were also unraveling. Third, this blouse is pricey at $56.95, especially with the buttons and buttonholes not sewn well. Regarding the sizing information: sizes are suggested based only on bust measurements. It would be helpful if the specific measurements of the blouse (shoulder width, arm length, as well as a flat measurement of the torso width of the blouse) would be posted for each size. Customers could then make a more informed size choice and would be less likely to have to pay for a return.

I like the quality of this blouse. As I read in the reviews, the cuffs were too big around so I had to either move all those buttons or make a dart. I made a dart in each. The top of shoulder seams were very itchy where the edges were surged. I decided to cover them with some fabric and that fixed the problem. I also washed the blouse and upon ironing it, saw that it was drawn up in some places that the ironing was able to mostly press out. This isn't uncommon with cotton products. Now it fits just fine.

I bought this shirt for my Marie Curie Halloween costume, and the look was PERFECT. It's a beautiful shirt, and clearly high quality -- made of nice, thick fabric. It did seem to run a lot larger than I was expecting. I ordered a size that, according to the size chart, would fit my bust and be a bit large everywhere else. But it wound up being pretty tent-like. Perhaps that's my fault for being disproportionate, but even still, the sleeves extended well past my hands, and I had to take the cuffs in by several inches to get them to stay at my wrists. So if you're deciding between two sizes, I'd recommend going for the smaller one. (One of the key features of this shirt is the puffed shoulders, and you don't want the shirt to be so big that those aren't sitting on your shoulders.) But don't be deterred by my experience with the sizing -- it really is a beautiful & high-quality shirt. I'll definitely be buying more clothes from Historical Emporium in the future.

Quality blouse, size is accurate & fits like I had it custom made. However, the sleeves have a lace trim running down the length of the sleeve. At the inside shoulder seam the lace scratched & irritated my skin. So I hand-stitched in bias tape to cover the seam across the top of the shoulder. Problem solved. It just took some of my time to fix it. Otherwise I would have given it 5 stars. I would buy it again if I need another color.

The blouse is beautiful. I'd say it runs a bit large. The problem is where the sleeve meets the bodice at the shoulders. The lining used to make it "puffy" is so uncomfortable and scratchy that you will need to wear a T-shirt underneath it to prevent a rash. This may be practical in Victorian London, but not so much in California.

As always a beautiful blouse. Great material and beautiful details. Goes with all my skirts. I have this same blouse in White. Perfection.

The blouse came quickly and was exactly as presented on the website. Fits great and goes perfectly with the costume I had made for the production.

Great fit and comfortable as well. It will go with two different skirts and can be changed around for a different look.

I returned this Blouse to you as it was not exactly what I was looking for. I desire a button-up-the-back with high stand-up collar, long-sleeved blouse and in white and another in black. (No ruffles or lace). The fronts of the desired blouses may have a raised "emblem" type design resting under the collar but be no lower than between the breast area.

This blouse is well-made with quality material. It great detailing in the lace. It is sized accurately.

VERY period. Well made. The details are exquisite. You can’t really see how beautiful this blouse is in the pictures.

I love this blouse. It is perfect!!! The only minor altetation was to re-set buttons on sleeves to get tighter fit. Otherwise, the blouse is perfect for my purpose.

This blouse is beautiful! The fabric is high quality and the details are perfect. I bought this to wear with a long skirt as Mrs. Santa Claus. I think the measurements for the blouse are accurate but be sure to measure! I only wear a size 18 but had to order a 3X for the bust measurement.

Sorry for the delay in my reply. Excellent transaction, good product and fast delivery from France. I recommend this store

Beautiful Blouse! It fits very well and the quality is superior. I have not washed it yet but even if it shrinks a bit the gathers across the back of the shoulders will ensure it will still fit. My husband and I are a professional Santa and Mrs. Claus team and entertain at Christmas events. I bought the blouse, along with the dark green Evelyn skirt, for my Mrs. Claus outfit. It looks great with a red Christmas apron and my other accessories. When I wore it for a "practice run" all our family and friends said "WOW" .

This is so pretty and not too frilly. I am large busted and it doesn't emphasize that. Will look good with jeans or a riding skirt. The material is high quality and the eyelet adds a lovely feminine touch. It does run slightly generous so I washed it once and that helped. Also the cuffs are large; my wrists are small and I may take up the seam just a little.

I found this blouse to be beautiful, soft, well-constructed and comfortable to wear. I was looking for something with a bit more unstructured fit, and this is perfect. It accommodates my DD chest and looks attractive without being too big. The collar and cuffs are fitted without being tight. It is so perfect with the twill bustle skirt!

Love the blouse. Excellent quality and fits perfectly.

The blouse is beautiful. It fits as described, and the detail is lovely. Will definitely shop here again!

Beautiful blouse with lovely lace accents. Sleeves are too long for my petite frame. Will have to alter. Generous sizing due to style, but true to measurements listed.

My mother loves the blouse as it was used for a western mystery dinner party for which she and my dad won for the best outfit. Thanks