The vest of a solid working man, not some brocade wearing effeminate banker, a man's man vest. Sturdy, well made, durable. Feels like body armor. Get one.

This Vest looks and fits great. I wanted to get 3 but they only had 1 left in stock, which probably say something about how popular this vest is. But I will keep checking back until they get more in stock.

Great looking vest. Fits just right. Price was good, quality is good, shipping time was outstanding.

I ordered the classic canvas work vest it is made really great for a cheap price you would think it to cost more for that kind of quality of a vest I love it

The vest I ordered and received is of the highest quality and workmanship. I am well pleased

I purchased this vest in October of 2013 and 8 years later it still holds up to the test. I had to have it taken in and the tailor was surprised to work with canvas but it fits even better now than it did the day I bought it. I immediately followed up with the same vest in crimson and will be repurchasing this color again for a richer black. The black color, though faded, is still good 8 years later. All pockets are functional. Purchase with extreme confidence. I have about a 53" gut at 6'3" and the 2XT is an absolute perfect fit.

I grew up on old western and I have always liked the style of the vests they wore. This vest is perfect, it has that old style and looks great as casual wear or dressed up. It is everything the discription says. I could not be happier

Bought this as a work vest, and is far beyond my expectations. Sturdy, looks good, and easily cared for.

Just what I wanted Great prices Fast shipping Thank You

been wanting a vest like this for a while now, been to several places looking . I typed in cowboy vest on the internet and came across your site. I want everything.... keep the good products available and THANK YOU....

This vest is very well constructed and looks great. I frequently wear this vest as a part of my regular wardrobe. I love the 5 functional pockets!

Love it. Looks great on my husband. Very well made.

Just love the vest. Fits perfectly.

Fits perfect. Finest quality. More than I expected. I'm blown away.

Very nice. Excellent Quality as usual

I now own and wear daily several pairs of 1800s trousers and have acquired this, my second vest. Have never been a vest fan but I am now--this and my other vest are in daily use now and look spectacular--very well made, too.

This is my second time buying an "Old West" vest for my costume as a "Living History" re-enactment player. The first attempt was at another web site and the sizing turned out to be an educated guess, it didn't fit. At the Emporium the sizing instructions were accurate and it fits perfectly! I also appreciate that I can purchase the components of my character/outfit one at a time and still have that continuity that the whole outfit looks like it was purchased together.

This is a well made vest. The material is a heavy duty cotton and feels like very soft canvas. I gave it 4 stars only because of the plastic buttons. They are heavy duty buttons, but I would have paid more money for a vest with buttons that were more period correct (such as wood or another natural material). Also, the tag on the vest says "Gunslinger Vest" and the brand on the label is Frontier Classics. So it is designed as a western style vest. I was wanting something in a Victorian style to wear with my bowler hat, but it will also go well with my western hat. I ordered a size Large and it fits true to size. I wear a size 42 suit and it was a little big, but was able to adjust it down to my size with the tab belt on the back. Plenty of pockets.

Quality is spectacular and the shipping is as if I walked into the store and purchased it, delivery from the west coast was quick like I've never seen. Customer service top notch, size of clothing was as described. Best to get one size larger as with all dress clothes due to the high waist. Best clothing company ever!!

Great fit and quality. Very comfortable. This is one of my favorites. I wear it often to work.

I have purchase numerous shirts, pants ,and vests prior to this purchase. Every piece of clothing has been sized correctly, very well made, and of excellent materials. This vest is no exception to that praise. The shipping service was incredibly fast this time. I do not hesitate to recomend this company and their wares and have numerous times to numerous people. I am a Single Action Shooter Society competitor ( Cowboy action shooting ) . All of the clothing has survived long rugged wear on the shooting range and a great deal of physical activity, with little or no signs of wear. When I want period correct clothing there is no other choice, in my mind -- HISTORIC EMPORIUM

This is a great quality, great-looking vest. Sewing quality is outstanding. The material is thick and soft. Buttons are quality, too. I normally would fall into the Large sizing, which I ordered initially, but had to re-order a Medium, which fit perfectly.

Wearing this vest is not only comfortable, but remarkably historic. I have only received compliments when I wore it - everyone has asked me more about it, and I've told them right away about the Emporium. Works superbly with a cravat and a pocket watch. Hopefully, one day, the mainstream fashion can return to this golden age! We can only try.

We were looking for a vest for my (now) husband. We finally found the right one on the site. We bought 2 sizes as we didn't know which would fit best. We chose the smaller one and returned the larger one. We had a family member take in the vest a bit because it was still a little big, but there is no way my husband would be comfortable in the next size down. All in all the vest was just what he was looking for and he looked great at our wedding!

Excellent fit for me, look great, well constructed. What more can on say? I would recommend, especially with matching trousers. I look particularly dapper in these at work.

I really like how this can fit into almost any earth tone outfit. Works with tans, olives and browns. The only drawback is the shorter "gunslinger" flat front doesn't work on me as well. However it seems to be very sturdy with strong buttons.

Handsome more help on the sizing chart would be appreciated. I think men are getting bigger (sorry) and so what used to be a med could be a large? Anyway it was a birthday gift much appreciated.

The vest is great! Even better quality than expected, fast shipping, fair price, awesome style, and just plain and simply great!

Very nice feeling fabric in a very good fit.

Very nice feeling fabric in a very good fit.

Quality is excellent, fit is excellent.

I bought this vest after being less than impressed with my 'old fashioned' vest from another retailer. I absolutely love this vest! It has a full cotton, tan back to it. The cut is great. Going for a bit of a settler look for my wedding on my side, and this one helped me hit the mark. Strong recommendation for the look and quality.

Beautiful vest great fit!!

The last night of a planned overseas vacation, we will be celebrating our anniversary at a fairly posh restaurant in London. They absolutely require men in long sleeves and would like a tie and jacket. Not wanting to lug a jacket all over England, I purchased this herringbone vest for him. With dress pants and a bold tie, the vest turns from Old West to English Country Gentleman. We are pleased with the construction and the color.

There are times when my Harris Tweed sport coat is too heavy. This fits the occasion perfectly. Very classy.

I had a Great Gatsby party to go to and I needed a vest to go with my suit. This was exactly what I needed AND, it is also what I wanted to add to my wardrobe. Love it and received many compliments

The vest fit great and the quality is, damn, good. The back of the vest is a light color and different material which was the only thing was like, "ehhhh" about. But great vest!

Arrived quickly without incident. The vest looks awesome, like one of my tailored vests. Quality really exceeded my expectation.

Well made and looks very sharp for the bad guy in our Western short film. There is satin fabric in the back. I wish it were all the same tweed material, but it is still very nice.

Was exactly what I wanted to wear with my brown derby hat. The match is perfect.

It's difficult to find this size (XLT), and the quality of the material and workmanship is impressive.

Great looking high quality vest. You won't be disappointed.

I bought this for my wedding. Now I wear it to work. Great vest!

This is now my favorite vest i have about six from your collection. great quality & price Thanks

Love it! Quality of the fabric and styling are excellent! Great crossover piece with a classy touch for my favorite looks -- can go from formal to casual depending what it's combined with. Something I can wear to work, church, and downtown. The rounded bottom hem works nicely for displaying a fancy belt buckle. The Large size is slightly big for my 44" chest, but the adjustable buckle in the back makes it work, sizing is comfortable without buttons straining. Love the four front pockets, plenty of options for storage. The color is better described as brown/black, not brown/navy. The darker stripe is a soft black, not a blue tone. Love the brown/black stripe as it is, coordinates with more of my shirts/pants/jackets than the brown/navy would. The vertical stripes give a subtle slimming look.

I intend to wear the vest in several upcoming event as a living historian

I already had the pants but now I needed the vest. They were out of stock on the mediums so I had to get a large & take it in. I'll def check availability. Great quality!

Bought this and the matching Ferndale Striped spats to complete my patent medicine salesman 'living history' persona and am 1000% pleased with the fit and appearance. Both items look great in the website photos but are even more impressive in person. Really liked the higher neckline on this vest and the 4 pockets in front are perfect for everything from my pocket watch to a small bottle of 'cure all'. Thanks Historical Emporium for offering such great merchandise!

I ordered the whole suit; Frock coat, pants, vest and spats. Great quality. I'm 6'2" 215lbs and the XLs are a little on the large size, but I'll be getting them tailored. Not sure if the large would have done it, so not a big issue. LOOKS GREAT. Good weight to the fabric.

This is really one good looking vest! I have quite a few of your vests and am delighted with all of them. I'm a very big vest fan; don't consider myself fully dressed without one. This is the first striped vest I've bought and it certainly won't be the last. Congrats for a terrific product!

I love the vest. Just want to mention that the navy stripes look black.

The vest was very great quality!!! It was amazing I was very satisfied! I wore it my first day back to school and I think I made an impression I got many compliments and saw many signs of envy This isn't a costume it's a real suit It's a little boxy on me since I'm a girl but other than that it was absolutely fabulous

The vest was arrived very fast, the hubby loved it. The quality is great and fits like a dream.

Very snazzy.

Beautiful vest. Just what I was looking for. Fast shipping and great service. Will be back again and again, I'm sure.

I ordered this along with the matching trousers and we pleased to see how well it fit and how well-made it was. I would definitely recommend this ensemble to anyone looking for durable non-costume period clothing.

Only worn it twice so far- but the poll of those who have seen it suggests this is winner. great stuff. I'll be back for more style thanks for the great product

Seems great. Haven't tried to wash/clean it yet but the quality is nice. Trust the tape measure. I couldn't bring myself to order a size large as 100% of my wardrobe is XL. Ended up having to exchange it. I think I could have even fit a medium. Trust the tape measure procedure they give you. Also, go a size up on the pants as suggested. The Ferndale combo looks pretty sweet.

This product arrived exactly as described. The sizing was perfect and the quality exceeded my expectation for the price paid. Would be a great work garment as well as the canvas style cotton is perfect for hard work situations.

This is my second, in another color. I hope to have one in every color available. It is a great style and perfectly rendered.

Not the one I originally wanted but I like it better than my first choice. It is very well made and am very pleased with it

I purchased this vest but sadly the fit was wrong for my body, the vest was shorter than I expected and sat above my belly button. The vest quality and construction was top notch, I really wish it fit as this was going to be a work vest.

This is s very nice vest. Fits great. Quality made. Looks cool with my kilt. Highly recommended

This vest is awesome. Had to buy a 2nd one right after receiving my first one. Well made. Very nice material. Highly recommended.

This was my first order and I will be placing more. The product was well made and adjustable with a strap in the back.

A perfect addition for my collection. I dress daily in Old Scottish style.

Fits well, looks good, I added a few stitches to each button, they seems a little loose. All in all I am very satisfied.

This is a great every day vest; using size guide select correct size - fits well. Good quality Fabric and constuction - would recommend

Without a vest, the proper gentlemen isn't garbed properly. This vest, when paired with the Deluxe Safari Jacket and Classic Mens Trousers in khaki makes the proper outfit

Was perfect! My husband will be proud to wear it in reenactment of war 1812

The pockets are far too shallow. There are no inside pockets. The fabric is too heavy. The button holes will soon fray. The arm holes are too large.

Great looking vest. Soft canvas material that is comfortable and durable. Looks great with the rest of my SASS 1880's Texas Ranger persona.

This vest is awesome! I want it in Crimson, Khaki, and walnut too!

I purchased the commander vest in black and was really happy with the fit and workmanship. I highly recommend it. Thank you.

This recent purchase was part of my first order from Historical Emporium. I am astonished by the quality of the workmanship and the excellent fit. At the back of my mind I guess I was wondering,'costume?' I was wrong! This vest is something I will be wearing for years to come!

This is my third one. I don't need all the colors it comes in but I would never hesitate to buy another.

this is my first purchases. i am very satisfied.

I find the most helpful reveiws discuss sizing and not aesthetics. For me, the fit depends on the cut of the garment, I am to thick to wear "skinny" tailored clothes and often, if I go one size larger, it can look like I am wearing my father's clothing. In a sport coat I look for a 43" regular and once again depending of the cut of the garment, along with my own seasonal weight loss or gain, the article of clothing "fits" or looks styling or looks like I am in desperate need of a tailor. Out of the bag, my ordered "Commander Vest" fit nicely and allowed enough room for me to feel comfortable without adjusting the back strap. I purchased this vest for part of a SteamPunk costume I've assembled to wear to DragonCon in the fall of this year. I'm still working on some other applications... Thanks,

a perfect fit. I will have to order more!

my husband really likes his vest. we are attending a steam punk conference. the size was accurate as described in the ordering form. the color is perfect. it is a quality vest that he can wear to other functions.

This vest is nicely made and fits well. The fabric is heavy holds its shape. I would recommend this item highly.

Love the cut. if I weren't such a big guy, it would make me look dashing

I couldn't ask for better! First of all, my order arrived well before I expected. The fit of the vest is perfect and it looks great. I look forward to placing future orders with Historical Emporium!

service is first rate. I boo booed and soleceted the wrong size. sent back and waiting.

Quality Quickly.

EXACTLY what I was looking for and a FAST delivery!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Another stellar item from the Emporium. I can see a lot of ways to use this, both for costuming and everyday wear. It seems quite sturdy, too.

The vest was perfect for the wedding I attended and I couldn't be happier. I have purchased a number of items from H.E. and have not been disappointed.

The fit is great, I'm a large man and sometimes it's hard to find things in my size. Upon examining the stitching and quality of the material I was also very pleased with the garment.

I orded this vest to go with the Edgar Striped Pants. The quality of the items are far greater than any other historical items we have purchased. The items are as described, the sizing was right on and the items were promptly shipped.

This vest flew under the radar. I didn't see it at first but I'm glad I looked a second time. Fits perfect and looks great.

Bought one for me and one for my son so we would look great at my daughter's old west wedding. Nice vest.

Looks and feels like pillow and mattress ticking. But that is what I was looking for in a park/busking costume as a magician. Easy self maintenance that still stands out to draw a crowed for the performance. Would rather have an unlined option just because I am fat and sweat easily, but the material breaths better than man made fibers.

I was impressed by the quality of this vest--it's a functional clothing item made out of thick material and made to last. This is not a cheaply made throw-away costume piece!

I ordered this and the matching pants for our Heritage Festival here in historic Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania. We were celebrating our first 100 years (1785-1885) and although this look is a later time period I and everyone else loved it. I was tour guide through our historic district and there were only positive comments.

Great job, my third purchase from Historical Emporium and totally pleased

This vest has become one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe. Its a guarenteed compliment magnet and really makes me feel classy on the days i wear it to work. It spices up my black and white dress code and keeps me looking stylish and ironically fashion forward despite its old timey inspiraton/design. I highly reccomend it, and the price is surely worth the quality.

Nicely tailored...good fit...roomy for a large build.

Fantastik! 5 stars rating

Excellent quality great fit. Love them

I purchased this with the matching vest. However, the first time I wore it was with white duck trousers. I went out to dinner with a friend. I got several compliments at the restaurant. Later, two younger women on their way out came over to me to tell me how much they liked my outfit and how handsome I was! This, despite the fact that I was sitting with another lady. The vest fits quite well and is very comforable.

Have been looking to acquire this style vest for quite a while. True to size, beautifully finished, comfortable, and well made. A nice addition to the other vests that I wear for either SASS matches or around town.

Probably the nicest vest that I've bought from HE (so far). Beautiful fabric and the buttons are metal (brass, I think, compared to another vest which has fabric-covered plastic buttons). Fits well, a bit on the generous side which is fine.

It was just what I had hope. I love it. Everybody thinks I am a throw-back to the civil war.

Great quality in material and craftsmanship!

Top notch vest! Looks great as indian wars era cowboy action gettup. Quality product very well made. Looks so good I'm wearing it on sundays also. I wear XL in canvas vests to fit shoulders then they fit my belly loose, but the cut on this vest is perfect.

So much more than I expected! I thought my other Frontier Classics vests from Historical Emporium were tops, but this one stands out. Large vests are to snug on my belly, extra larges is what I wear with the adjustment belt in back snugged up some, but the Buchanan vest is just right in extra large. Smooth fit and looks great as an Indian wars era cowboy action getup. This vest will also see action on Saturday nights and Sunday mornings.

This vest is definitely a surprise, and a pleasant one at that. There is just enough wool in the fabric to give it the proper feel. The fact that it is self backed makes it perfect for use without any type of jacket or coat. On top of that it is decidedly comfortable to wear! I purchased this with one very specific use in mind, which required the stand up collar, and Navy Blue was exactly what was needed for the Tartan it was to be worn with. But now that I have it, I'm finding that it works quite well in many other ways. It will be seeing a great deal of use year round. This is definitely worth the extra bit of time that a special order requires.