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

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

5' 9" and 170 lbs here. Large fits great. A touch longer in the sleeves than a normal modern shirt, but the onlooker wouldn't notice. Makes it look correct for reenactments too.

I was a little disappointed in the blue Liam shirt because I also have the navy blue color which I like but the stile of the lighter blue is different doesn't seem to be the same fabric and the front down the buttons where there is a little trim piece needs another button it gaps when you sit down

Very nice shirt from maker Lee Valley in Ireland. Prayers to Irish during this troubling time.

Classic car event

A simple but authentic work shirt .... nice quality and built to last ... looks the part....many thanks.

Having purchased a few flannel shirts now, this one is of a much different material. It is thinner and I am hoping it will make a nice shirt for when it is warm out. Not having a conventional collar, I have found it looks very dressy while buttoned all the way up, relieving me of having to wear a tie in dress-clothes situations.

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

great fit, very comfortable

Shirt is wonderful for my needs!

Travel to new country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I liked the Laborers Shirt much better than this one. This was of a thinner material and I liked a collar much better than the mandarin look. Quality seemed ok but again in my opinion not as nice or authentic as the Laborer Shirt. If you like this style of pure white color and a thinner material than you could do worse I'd think. Just ok.

Great service, great clothes! Period authentic! Fit the part! Super durable, not just looks but wear this gear while working the property as well! Highly recommend. Jason Williams Moulton, AL US

the stitching is Wonderful

I own a good half dozen of these shirts ...love the look and feel and they are very comfortable to wear. For no special occasion as I dress in this kind of shirt everyday! But then I know I was born in the wrong time anyway......

This is going to be a gift for Santa himself, AS HE LOVES THESE PUFFY SHIRTS when wearing his vest overtop of the work shirt. I believe I will be looking for a few more for next yera and the year after that.

I ordered 3 different shirts and vest/ pants. All great quality. Clothes run true to size *however* - I am barrel chested. My neck size is a 2X but I needed a 3X to fit my chest. This would not be an issue for most folks so just a note in case it does matter to you.

The shirt looks exactly like the photo. Nice fabric. I like the puffy sleeves. I have not washed it yet. I hope it does not shrink.

Plastic buttons are out of true period, but works.

We purchased this shirt and two others for a pioneer re-enactment. Very well made shirt.

Great quality

I bought both Trapper and Fundamental Work Shirts and my review/opinion for both is the same. Well made shirt. I expect it will last a very long time. Relatively thick cotton material, but comfortable and cool, not hot. I bought size Xlarge and it fit better after washing. Minor shrinking after washing but it now fits perfectly. The shirt is meant to be puffy and large, and I am very glad I bought it. Only complaint is the Trapper shirt collar is always wrinkled so I keep it unbuttoned which makes it look better and not obviously wrinkled. I could iron the collar but I am too lazy to do that. Oh and shipping was very fast. I think I got the shirts in 2-3 days.

Great quality shirt! But sizing a bit off. I got size M based on my neck circumference and my regular shirt sizes and it came soooo large. My two size bigger husband fit in it:) So, it is his now. Fabric and workmanship are exceptional though.

Perfect for my costume. Looks great and I could not find it anywhere else. Washed well. Fits as described. I'm very happy with everything I have purchased at Historical Emporium.

Very comfortable shirt and it looks great! Will definitely buy from the Emporium again!

Really like these shirts and wanted to add this color too!

Shirt was excellent

Perfect

I have all but one color of the Fundamental Work shirts. I have other period shirts, but these are my favorites and wear them daily. Great shirts and very well made. Highly recommend these shirts.

bought this for an historically flavored event. i had a few positive comments on the shirt, it fit nicely, and was comfy as could be expected. i am 6', 230# but if you are bigger, order a bigger shirt ! this size won't be good for anyone larger.

It fits perfectly, looks great, very comfortable, I love it.

I purchased this shirt, and two others, for my son's pioneer re-enactment. The color is great and fits well.

Color and fabric are good, I ordered a Medium shirt which fits good overall except for a very weird tight fit across the front of the chest.

I have been particularly please with the Fundamental Work Shirt in slate blue. I am a demonstrating blacksmith at a colonial historic park and this shirt fits both me and its period perfectly. The color is very, very close to natural indigo and the fit moves well for active work. At this price I plan to acquire several more.

These shirts are purchased for my husband as a work shirt. The quality is excellent. He loves these shirts and wants one in every color. This makes his 5th shirt. He has four already that he has worn / lasted for three years.

like the fabric and the cut. nice job

Looks just like the picture. I like the puffy sleeves. Nice fabric. It fits correctly I have not washed it yet. I hope it does not shrink. No complaints.

Great quality, feels really nice to wear, fairly sturdy material but not heavy. Good for hot weather. Before I was a teacher I was a metal fabricator and I’d wear it for that too, although it’s a little expensive to abuse it that way. Great fit for me, tighter wrist buttons make the arms hang, lists of movement.

It's ok. I've gotten these drop sleeve shirts before from other places. Same heavy rough cotton. No shape at all just a square. For what it is, it's ok. Not a summer shirt.

I'll be purchasing more

Love it fits perfect and comfortable I get lot of compliments.

The black shirt really makes your beard pop and yet it isn't obvious that you are a Santa. Love the sleeves.

Well made and comfortable...

to good for work,fits perthalikly shall be back

Work Shirt? If You Say So! On or Off The Job This Is The Shirt! Great Fit and Feel, Authentic Style and Detail! Lots of Compliments! I Am Very Pleased! I Also Ordered This Shirt in Chocolate Brown! Great Shirt!

just what I needed for my classical piano recitals.

This shirt is historically accurate, well-made, true-sized & an excellent product at a great price!

Very easy transaction ! Very serious team and so well made shirt . Hope to be in business as soon as possible ! Many thanks for fast shipping . With my Best Regards.

the shirt is nice looking and fits nicely, it has room in the sleeves to move and it feels nice to wear.

Always great fit and quality , and fast delivery … Keeps me coming back …

Western reenactment, fit well. Fast shipping.

Excellent 19th century look . well made . Will be adding to my collection of what i consider normal dress...

I was impressed by the quality of material and workmanship as soon as I opened the package, and it fit great, too. Get compliments every time I wear it to work, or even just around town. Plan to purchase several more in different colors.

Recieved my order quickly and in fine shape. I wore it first to a "workin' folk" dinner. The shirt looked dashing. Then used it on the shooting range (Cowboy Action Shooting) and it functioned even better than it looked. Plenty of arm room and flexibility. Material is nice, not flimsy, the color is fast after washing, the fit is nice and the size to fit relationship is accurate. A excellent workin' mans shirt. I have a second in maroon. I might yet get another.

Quality, durability, responsiveness as always EXCELLENT. Many more orders to follow.

The Fundamental Work Shirt is a good fit. I'm 220 pounds, 5'9" tall, and the 2X fits well, except the sleeves are a little long, but not so long I need to send them back. The Essential Work Shirt Seems slightly fuller, and the fabric seems somewhat heavier, but the overall fit is close. Both types are relatively easy to get on and off, and seem nicely made. The shirts have a definite "night shirt" look to them, but they are comfortable and roomy. I tried them on with bluejeans, and khakis, and they look good--a combination modern/retro look. I expect some looks and comments when I go out in the world wearing these shirts. I fully expect to have to answer the question, "Where did you buy that shirt?" I will wear them alone or with my Woolrich wool vests, which looks great. If you want some casual shirts that are different, and will set you apart from the rest of the herd, give these shirts a try. You'll be the only cat in town with genuine manly puffy sleeves. If you can pull that off, you'll be a man, my son. (Sorry, couldn't help it. A little fun with Rudyard Kipling's poem, "If--.")

Comfort, style, and classic look for any occasion. Runs slightly small, fortunately I ordered up a size. I should have gone 2 sizes higher.

I bought this as a kind of add-on to my order, unsure of how I'd like it. As it turns out, it is my favorite piece. Very soft, with a nice texture to the pattern, it looks stylish and smart without the need for a tie or for proper "dressing up." Paired it with a vest and Boom! Looking like a 19th Century Irish Farmer who anachronistically happens to work in an office.

I wear period correct outfits for some classes and events at my local museum. This shirt is comfortable on cooler days, looks great and appears to be well made.

Very well made. Made in Ireland! Soft heavy cotton. True to size. Hang dry these shirts, do not use hot water, warm is ok. I bought one shirt to try it out hoping it wasn't made in China. It was such high quality and comfortable I ordered two more a week after. You won't go wrong with these shirts. Comes in quite a few different colors.

You will not get a better value

The shirt is well made and was represented accurately online.

Great shirt, works well with Steampunk! Soft cotton and fits very well.

Awesome shade with extremely comfortable cotton and stitching. I wear it all the time.Going to get some of the other colors.

Very good quality. Fits perfectly thanks to the sizing guide.

Some week ago, I received my latest order, the Chocolate-colored Fundamental Work Shirt. What can I say, no loss in quality regarding this item, on the contrary in fact. The fabric feels terrific when I wear the shirt. It has a warm brown color, which actually isn't done justice in the pics online. I'll definitely order some more colors of this shirt.

The fundamental work shirt fits great and gives a great look and feel for the Steampunk Victorian look I needed. I am very happy with the shirt I purchased.

Great old west shirt. Awesome work and fit. Would recommend this company to anyone looking for good quality and price.

Very comfortable, only have one wish that there was a pocket on this or a similar type shirt.

This is a very well made shirt i will be buying more in the future.

lots of compliments, might as well send a few dozen business cards. everyone wants to know where i got the shirt, tired of writing it down for them.

This is a work of art, beautifully tailored and I am impressed by how supple the material is, I thought it would be stiff and need to be washed several times. And the color is very rich. Highly recommend this item.

Beautiful ole western shirt! Wife loved it! Thank you Historical Emporium.

WOW! What a surprise! This is a claimed "work" shirt; but, if you're waring this shirt while you're working, you be workin' IN STYLE! The workmanship of this shirt is awesome. The embroidery around the neck and chest is exquisite. I ordered it for a Civil War reenactor uniform shirt. Our unit is finally going to "Exact" uniform standards and this shirt will more than amply do the job!

These shirts are purchased for my husband as a work shirt. The quality is excellent. He loves these shirts and wants one in every color. This makes his 6th shirt. He has four already that he has worn / lasted for three years so far and has a lot more wear to go. I just purchased two more and he loves the colors and wants more!!!

High quality and I actually wear it to work during the week. these shirts are part of my normal work wardrobe.

The quality is phenomenal. I have to purchase more.

I like this shirt because the fabric is good, the double stitching is good, and the fit and feel of this XL, somewhat puffy shirt is excellent.

This shirt is excellently made from high quality fabric. My husband looks very handsome in it.

I ordered this shirt and it was on my doorstep in no time at all. I was so pleased when I opened the shirt"s package and tried it on. Fits perfectly. I was so happy with the first one ( NAVY BLUE ) that I ordered a (Aqua colored) one right away. It also was on my doorstep in no time at all and it fits perfectly. I'm impressed with the quality of the shirt and the service I received. When I want other old western style shirts or pants I will be coming back here to buy

The navy shirt has quite a distinct cut, slightly more full than the red workman's (forgot name) I purchased earlier. I am equally pleased with this shirt as the last, and will be looking for a deep green one next. By the way, they wash beautifully, but bleed til second wash, so just wash with darks..and do NOT dry. Hanging them to dry has left the style and size intact. Off to shop...

Nice shirt need one in wine color size XL Very happy with the item I purchased in the passed

I love the shirt! It fits pretty well, and the sizing chart is accurate.

excellent shirt fit and color

A very fine shirt.

Material feels substantial but comfy; sleeves give lots of room to move; comfy neck and cuffs; nice detailing. The only point I would EMPHASIZE is that it MUST be washed in cold water. The pleat detailing beside the button band reduces the stretch across the chest. It is not forgiving - esp. if you shrink the shirt by washing it in warm water (like I did). I tried to order a larger one in navy, but it was not available.

Wish it was made in America, I would pay more for a shirt made in America!!!!