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The 10 Best Traditional Fit Blouses
At Historical Emporium, we have been selling authentic period clothing since 2003, with thousands of satisfied customers around the world.
We have sold hundreds of traditional fit blouses, and we listen closely to customer feedback to make sure we're delivering on the promise of unique, authentic clothing, world class service, and great prices.
We survey every customer to gauge their opinion of the products they bought, and put together this list of the top-ranked traditional fit blouses in our store.
Shop with confidence, knowing that these terrific traditional fit blouses have been tested and endorsed by our other customers, and that you will receive five star service along with a great value!
#1 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Classic Gibson Girl Blouse - White
ITEM 003812
$62.95
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Average Rating: 4.75/5.00 stars from 52 reviews
Stunning
Great quality and fit on this lovely blouse. I will add it to my Mrs. Claus wardrobe..
Oct 14, 2021
Mrs. Claus
Cordell OK
US
Cordell OK
US
Great purchase
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.
Oct 5, 2021
Anonymous
US
US
Just what I needed
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!
Jan 14, 2021
Dawn
Need 20 More
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.
Jul 11, 2020
Nessi
San Francisco CA
US
San Francisco CA
US
Classic Gibson - White
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.
Feb 28, 2020
M. Hill
NE
US
NE
US
Ladies Clothing, Jackets, evening wear and...
Jan 23, 2020
Anonymous
Gibson Girl
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!
Dec 5, 2019
Gibson Girl
Kahnawake Qu
CA
Kahnawake Qu
CA
Tight collar and cuffs
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.
Sep 12, 2019
Shannon
Seattle
Seattle
Gibson Girl Blouse
Sizing was very accurate and quality of material very good. I followed the washing instruction provided and the blouse has kept its integrity.
Jun 15, 2019
Patty
Halifax
US
Halifax
US
Just what I wanted
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!
Apr 13, 2019
LTKepner
Bennington NH
US
Bennington NH
US
Nice blouse
Mar 7, 2019
MissyDee
Escondido CA
US
Escondido CA
US
Great Quality
This blouse was perfect for what I needed. Working at a museum I sometimes need to dress in costume on certain occasions and this will be perfect for those times. It fit true to size so stick to the size chart and you'll do just fine. I will recommend Historical Emporium to the rest of my staff.
Feb 28, 2019
Tractorgurl
Norwood MO
US
Norwood MO
US
not very happy
This is a nice blouse that looks very nice when used with the navy blue suit that was pictured together. The size chart let me down this time. The neck is too small and the bust is a little snug. I am thinking about exchanging.
Aug 31, 2018
HistoryBuff
Augusta GA
US
Augusta GA
US
Quality blouse
I ordered this blouse for my daughter's history fair. She had to dress up as a historical figure she researched. This blouse was made with good quality fabric, and it's totally different from cheap thin material that you usually see at a costume store. I was very happy with the quality.
Mar 21, 2018
Cutetriop
Gaithersburg Ma
US
Gaithersburg Ma
US
Not a great fit
The construction of the shirt, the fabric, cut, and so forth are amazing. However, the sleeves are too short for my arms, leaving me with limited arm mobility when the cuffs are buttoned. Other than that, I love it. If you have long arms (I'm 6 feet tall), this may not be a great shirt for you completely buttoned. However, it's wearable, and it is a beautiful, well made shirt.
Mar 20, 2018
Lilo
Atlanta GA
US
Atlanta GA
US
#2 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Margery Blouse - White
ITEM 007948
$66.95
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Average Rating: 5.00/5.00 stars from 4 reviews
Great blouse
I love the blouse. The body fits great. I only have two small issues to address for me personally. The blouse is a little too long but I plan to have that altered. Also, the cuffs are a bit loose and allow the cuffs to cover my hand. I have small wrists and it has nothing to do with the quality of the merchandise. I will have my alterations lady move the buttons over just about one inch and the blouse will be perfect. Please don't consider this a negative because I realize that every size, whether small, medium, large, etc. is meant to fit a wide variety of body types. Many of my clothes need to be altered because I have a short upper body and short arms. Thank you for a well constructed product and fast delivery. I know I will enjoy my blouse for years to come.
Dec 1, 2022
KJP
Glenpool OK
US
Glenpool OK
US
Blouse
Exactly what I needed, fits great! Very long sleeves and I have very long arms!
Sep 22, 2022
Elaine
Plano TX
Plano TX
So cute and authentic!
This costume was a big hit, and this blouse was absolutely perfect.
Nov 9, 2020
HB22
Seattle WA
US
Seattle WA
US
Margery Blouse
Very good quality fabric and very well made. A little tight in neckline
Jan 30, 2020
Doris
Reno NV
Reno NV
#3 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Abbington Blouse - White
ITEM 002344
$66.95
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Average Rating: 4.91/5.00 stars from 76 reviews
Abbington blouse
Nice white blouse with pretty lace detail
Oct 20, 2022
Cathy
Ouch!
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.
Nov 14, 2021
Tee
Hilltowns Ma
Hilltowns Ma
Abbinton Blouse
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.
Jul 6, 2021
Deborah Smith
Prescott AZ
US
Prescott AZ
US
Brava!
Mar 17, 2021
AccordionGirl
Titusville NJ
US
Titusville NJ
US
Comfortable Costume
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.
May 30, 2019
Gayle
Jacksonville OR
US
Jacksonville OR
US
Perfect
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.
Aug 14, 2018
Nancy
Portland OR
US
Portland OR
US
Wish it came in different fabrics
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.
Apr 6, 2018
Laura WW
Kansas City Mi
US
Kansas City Mi
US
Beautiful Blouse
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.
Dec 13, 2017
Daxgirl
San Jose CA
US
San Jose CA
US
Lovely blouse with good fit
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.
Oct 30, 2017
Laura O.
Washington DC
US
Washington DC
US
Abbington Blouse
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!
Aug 25, 2017
Nancy B
Madera CA
US
Madera CA
US
Well done
This blouse is very well done. It fit nicely and will easily adapt to a number of looks.
Aug 24, 2017
Liz
Wi
US
Wi
US
Beautiful but sizing all wrong
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.
Aug 17, 2017
Joyce
Redding CA
US
Redding CA
US
Very Nice
This is a well made garment, simple in design, but with historic accuracy.
Jul 5, 2017
Allan Stevens
Glen Echo MD
US
Glen Echo MD
US
ABBINGTON BLOUSE
Jun 8, 2017
Ellen Harrison
HALIFAX No
CA
HALIFAX No
CA
Beautiful
This blouse is very well made, the fits perfect and exactly what I was looking for. Quick delivery.
Feb 8, 2017
Carol
Santa Cruz Ca
US
Santa Cruz Ca
US
#4 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Abbington Blouse - Natural
ITEM 002671
$66.95
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Average Rating: 4.62/5.00 stars from 24 reviews
Very high qualilty
Lovely blouse. Obviously very well made.
Thank you!!
Jun 15, 2022
Anonymous
Abbington Blouse
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.
Oct 2, 2020
Steff
Whitsundays Ql
AU
Whitsundays Ql
AU
BEAUTIFUL!!!
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.
Jul 4, 2019
Demity Baughman
Cody WY
US
Cody WY
US
Nice blouse
The neck is a bit loose but otherwise it's very nice
Nov 16, 2015
Kris
Klamath falls
US
Klamath falls
US
A fashion statement !
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!
Sep 17, 2015
Sue
Mafison NC
US
Mafison NC
US
Abbington Blouse
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.
Jul 24, 2015
hhf
milford de
US
milford de
US
Beautiful Blouse
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.
Dec 6, 2014
Barbara
Illogan Co
UK
Illogan Co
UK
Abbington Blouse
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.
Aug 23, 2014
Claire
Burrum Heads Ql
AU
Burrum Heads Ql
AU
Blouse
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.
Aug 12, 2014
Donna Evans
Danville Pa
US
Danville Pa
US
Perfect!
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!
Apr 17, 2014
Anonymous
Just what I was looking for!
Looking for a modest and pretty blouse for my Dickens Faire outfit. This blouse was perfect and so well made, the quality is excellent!
Oct 28, 2013
Anonymous
Very nice blouse!
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.
Oct 15, 2013
Diana
CA
US
CA
US
Just like Great-Grandma Used to wear!
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.
Oct 4, 2013
Lauren
Fullerton CA
US
Fullerton CA
US
Abbington Blouse 002671
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.
May 31, 2013
Shirley
Coquille OR
US
Coquille OR
US
Beautiful great craftsmanship
The Craftsmanship is excellent, I'm very impressed with the material and quality
May 10, 2013
Sheri
Fountain Inn SC
US
Fountain Inn SC
US
#5 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Abbington Blouse - Black
ITEM 002670
$66.95
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Average Rating: 4.38/5.00 stars from 21 reviews
Great Blouse
My mom loves the blouse it fit perfect
Apr 22, 2022
Liz
Whitefish MT
US
Whitefish MT
US
Abbington Blouse
Jan 14, 2021
Anonymous
OR
US
OR
US
Perfect
The blouse fit perfect to the measurements. It looked great for what I used it for.
Oct 30, 2020
Nancy
Lompoc Ca
US
Lompoc Ca
US
Great Blouse
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.
Jul 11, 2020
Nessi
San Francisco CA
US
San Francisco CA
US
Blouse
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.
Aug 1, 2019
Gjs
Manhattan Ks
US
Manhattan Ks
US
Black Blouse
Nice quality. Great fit. I put twill tape on the shoulder seam to relieve the scratching. This blouse will be used a lot.
May 11, 2017
Verna Jones
Rapid City SD
US
Rapid City SD
US
Love the blouse
Victorian feel, love the blouse and fit.
Oct 21, 2016
Mary
Cape Cod MA
US
Cape Cod MA
US
runs large, expensive
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.
Sep 19, 2016
Amy
Sparta Te
US
Sparta Te
US
itchy shoulder seam
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.
Apr 7, 2016
Candice Davis
Seattle WA
US
Seattle WA
US
Beautiful shirt, but big!
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.
Nov 6, 2015
Faith
US
US
Beautiful blouse
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.
Nov 5, 2015
Judith
Tucson Ar
Tucson Ar
Cute but painful
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.
Oct 29, 2015
Violet
San Jose Ca
US
San Jose Ca
US
abbington blouse black
Nov 3, 2014
Anonymous
Elegant in Black
As always a beautiful blouse. Great material and beautiful details. Goes with all my skirts. I have this same blouse in White. Perfection.
Oct 17, 2014
mamatang
Los Angeles CA
US
Los Angeles CA
US
Excellent
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.
Nov 19, 2013
Donna
#6 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Pinstripe Blouse - Black/White
ITEM 001784
$66.95
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Average Rating: 4.83/5.00 stars from 65 reviews
Great Quality
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.
Dec 15, 2022
Catherine
Friendswood TX
US
Friendswood TX
US
Amazing Quality
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.
Aug 29, 2022
Andrea
Griffin GA
US
Griffin GA
US
New blouse
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.
Apr 28, 2022
Wayne St.Cyr
Tenino WA
US
Tenino WA
US
Adjusted Satisfaction
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.
Mar 11, 2022
Mary Chase Walker
San Diego CA
US
San Diego CA
US
Great Quality
Sizing chart was different on this one and the one I ordered was too small so I returned it.
Oct 14, 2021
Mrs. Claus
Cordell OK
US
Cordell OK
US
beautiful
beautiful fit, great stitching!
Jul 23, 2021
Raaaaa
Truckee CA
US
Truckee CA
US
Pinstripe blouse - black and white
Prefect , prefect, prefect
Quality excellent, fit per chart.
My new favorite shirt.
May 21, 2021
Anonymous
Cuero Te
US
Cuero Te
US
Pinstripe
Oct 8, 2020
Sheri
Lancaster Pa
US
Lancaster Pa
US
Pinstripe blouse
Love the fit! This blouse was perfect for my event.
I ordered a large and to my surprise, no gap at buttons.
Make sure to order by bust inches and not typical size.
Excellent fit! I received within 5 days of ordering with standard shipping!
Jan 17, 2020
Lovesspots
Mo
US
Mo
US
Nicely made
I have the pinstripe skirt and this compliments it as a set. I have a cameo which I think will enhance the look of the collar as well.
Nov 21, 2019
Memie
Beverly MA
US
Beverly MA
US
good fit
This blouse looks good and fit my girl friend good. Sizing seems to be right, the blouse is very well made. It is also price $10 higher than the same exact blouse from another vendor and that vendor does not charge shipping. I over payed by $24, shop around.
Sep 27, 2019
Roger Frost
Fernley NV
US
Fernley NV
US
perfect for 1906
I am putting together an outfit for 1906 San Francisco lady. This blouse is perfect. Fits well, great quality, I cannot wait to put it all together
May 15, 2019
susie
dallas te
US
dallas te
US
Beutiful shirt
Well made and good quality. It would've been better to order 1 size larger as it seems tight and doesn't align with the size chart. I hope it doesn't shrink very much.
Feb 7, 2019
JJones
Monument CO
US
Monument CO
US
Lovely blouse
The photo suggests the blouse is gray, but it is as advertised - black and white stripes. Good quality. A very smart addition to my Dickens Faire outfit. Received several compliments. Read the hints on sizing. I did, and it fits perfectly.
Dec 27, 2018
DickensGal
Ca
US
Ca
US
Excellent quality
I am a plus sized person, so finding clothes, especially historical looking clothes for me is not easy. I ordered 2 of these blouses, one for me and one for my sister. They were EXCELLENT. They fit, they were comfortable, they looked period...it was great! If I could, I would post a picture of myself and my sister in them...but you can just imagine. We dressed as Gibson Girls. Everyone loved our outfits!
Dec 11, 2018
FranKosac
Chicago IL
US
Chicago IL
US
#7 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Weddington Blouse - White
ITEM 005967
$66.95
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Average Rating: 4.57/5.00 stars from 28 reviews
Beautiful
This is the quality I was looking for. So pleased with this blouse. I will definitely be shopping with You again !
Dec 1, 2022
Sabrina Ryan
Point Blank TX
US
Point Blank TX
US
blouse
beautiful shirt just what l was looking for came quickly and l love it
Nov 3, 2022
Anonymous
Great Historical Clothing
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.
Feb 10, 2021
LBG8ator
Rockledge Fl
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Rockledge Fl
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Quite Nice
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.
May 31, 2020
Cali
Pocatello ID
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Pocatello ID
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USPS lost shipment
Sep 5, 2019
Mary S
Des Moines Wa
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Des Moines Wa
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Weddington Blouse.
Perfect. This blouse makes me look beautiful. I love it.
Karen
Sep 5, 2019
Karen
CA
CA
Scratchy shoulders
Aug 10, 2019
Nita
Houston
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Houston
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Good quality product
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!
Dec 9, 2018
mrsthing
New Haven CT
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New Haven CT
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Weddington Blouse
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.
Nov 12, 2018
Edith
Virginia Beach VA
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Virginia Beach VA
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Prickly shoulders
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.
Nov 8, 2018
Beth
Fort Worth TX
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Fort Worth TX
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Wedding blouse
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.
Mar 15, 2018
ShellV55
Boise ID
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Boise ID
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Wildly Accepted
The new owner is quite pleased with this nicely made shirt
Dec 28, 2017
Jeb
Ft Wayne In
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Ft Wayne In
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Small
Very well made but it runs very small. It does not match the measurements that are printed.
Dec 14, 2017
Michele
Lyndhurst NJ
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Lyndhurst NJ
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Beautiful
Now I only wish it was in silk. But it is beautiful and goes great with a red satin skirt I have.
Dec 7, 2017
Disting
Prescott AZ
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Prescott AZ
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Beautiful blouse
This blouse fit beautifully and looks perfect on. I got several compliments on it, and will wear it again.
Oct 4, 2017
Heidi McCullough
Douglas Wy
Douglas Wy
#8 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Emmeline Ruffle Blouse - Burgundy
ITEM 007744
$62.95
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Average Rating: 4.67/5.00 stars from 3 reviews
blouse
Sep 30, 2021
Anonymous
Fits Perfectly
My body is hard to fit. And I had to order the next size up which fits perfectly for me; with a little give the way I like it. Beautifully made looks and I am very happy with this shirt.
Nov 21, 2019
Memie
Beverly Ma
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Beverly Ma
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beautiful
Beautifully made, gorgeous color, nice fit in large for a usual size 14/16
Oct 4, 2019
Lisa Joseph
Santa Cruz CA 95062 CA
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Santa Cruz CA 95062 CA
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#9 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Muriel Pleated Blouse - Blue
ITEM 006948
$66.95
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Average Rating: 4.88/5.00 stars from 8 reviews
Beautiful!
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.
Dec 15, 2021
Jenia
MD
MD
Muriel pleated blouse
The blue blouse fits perfectly. Very well made. Beautiful. Thanks so much.
Jul 12, 2019
Haltnsalut...
Crittenden KY
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Crittenden KY
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Fabulous
So we'll made. Perfect for our Mrs Darling in Peter Pan.
Mar 14, 2019
Jerrycct
Columbia So
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Columbia So
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"Victorian" pleated blouse
This was exactly what I was looking for. Wearable cotton/poly blend will work with several different costumes!
Mar 8, 2019
Merry
Zanesville OH
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Zanesville OH
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Very Classy
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.
Jul 20, 2018
Audrey Jones
Middleport NY
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Middleport NY
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Excellent quality, looks beautiful.
Apr 26, 2018
Kathi
NJ
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NJ
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Love it with one exception
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.
May 31, 2017
Bev
Baltimore Md
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Baltimore Md
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School marm blouse
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.
May 11, 2017
Jackie
Stockton CA
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Stockton CA
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#10 Rated Traditional Fit Blouse
Weddington Blouse - Cream
ITEM 005972
$66.95
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Average Rating: 4.80/5.00 stars from 15 reviews
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!
Jun 18, 2021
Mimi
Kingfisher OK
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Kingfisher OK
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Amazing
Mar 20, 2019
Wheelz
US
US
Gorgeous, as pictured
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.
Nov 9, 2018
Joy
Norfolk VA
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Norfolk VA
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Pretty
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!
Jun 11, 2018
Kelly
Arlington WA
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Arlington WA
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Pretty
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!
Sep 30, 2017
Barbara Scholz
OAK ISLAND NC
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OAK ISLAND NC
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perfect
Blouse was for Mrs. Claus attire that leans toward Victorian. Perfect look and fit.
Dec 13, 2016
Santa
Wilmington No
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Wilmington No
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Lovely blouse, but too small
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.
Oct 22, 2016
Pam
Mansfield MA
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Mansfield MA
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1800's perfect!
The size, style, and fabric were perfect! AND the price is something I can afford!! I will be ordering more in the future!
Jun 10, 2016
Depot girl
Virginia City NV
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Virginia City NV
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WOW
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.
May 29, 2016
Char
Fort Recovery Oh
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Fort Recovery Oh
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elegant charm
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.
May 19, 2016
Mamatang
Los Angeles CA
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Los Angeles CA
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Beautiful and Well-Made!
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.
May 9, 2016
Sam
New York NY
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New York NY
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just as pictured
This is a beautifully hand crafted blouse. Very high quality. And worth every penny. My costume is now complete and authentic.
Dec 3, 2015
Patricia Marr
San Diego CA
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San Diego CA
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Historic Portrayal
I used this blouse in a portrayal of Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, wife of the 23rd President of the US, at historic Berkeley Plantation on the James River in Virginia, the Harrison's ancestal home. Although this blouse was in the "western" collection, it worked well as a "day dress" ensemble worn when at home. Paired with a patterned black velvet skirt, cameo and shawl, it was the hit of the day!
Oct 12, 2015
KJ Proctor
Williamsburg VA
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Williamsburg VA
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Well Made
I am very happy with this blouse. It is. Well mad. E of quality cotton. It presses up beautifully. I would highly recommend the blouse for any time you want to change up your wardrobe with a classic.
Aug 20, 2015
Edie
Sugar Land Tx
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Sugar Land Tx
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weddington blouse
I really love this blouse. Fit is a little snug but I will wash in cool water to reduce shrinkage.
Tina Texas
Mar 1, 2015
tina weiser
HUBBARD Te
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HUBBARD Te
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