Purchased another vest. This one was the green penworth Paisley design. I am retired and a professional tour guide in St. Augustine, Florida for fun. I portray the great Henry Flagler which is the father of tourism in my state. I've purchased many items from Historical Emporium and they fit the bill for my portrayal perfectly. Everything I've purchased has fit and the quality is terrific.
Jul 19, 2019
Cliff
St. Augustine Fl
US
Good quality fabric, well made, good fit.
We like it. Made well
Nov 20, 2018
DEBRA Browse
VALLEJO Ca
US
My son (15 year old) loves the vest. It was used for spirit week in high school and the theme was the 80s so he chose the 1880s...He also has the shirt and the tie as pictured. He looked dapper!
Oct 26, 2018
Spring Essence
Spring Te
US
The fabric is nice and made fairly well. I had a problem with some of the buttons being loose but that was easily fixed by my wife. I originally ordered a 3XL but ended up returning and exchanging it for a 2XL instead. I'm 6ft and weigh 275lbs.
Jul 30, 2018
Mike
Portland Or
US
Penworth Vest - Green
I like it but I need to return it for a larger size.
Feb 16, 2018
Chris Jaramillo
Virginia Beach VA
US
I've received a few items from you guys now and must say, everything about your company is deeply satisfactory. The quality of the products is beyond reproach, speed of delivery is astounding seeing as I live in Tasmania, and the prices are far lower than the quality would suggest. The only thing that's killing about this waistcoat is that I have to wait five months to be able to wear it at my wedding.... seriously, it's killing me! I'll be wearing it plenty afterwards!
Oct 20, 2013
Rufus
Glenfern Ta
AU
I was thrilled when my vest arrived. I'm always a little leary of buying clothing online, however the quality of this item has made me a believer. I will be buying all my victorian era needs from Gent's Emporium from now on. Well done !!!
Aug 30, 2013
Tony C.
West Sac. ca
US
Bold and striking, this means business. It is as though you ripped the wallpaper off your favourite saloon and decided to wear it. It is eye catching and well made.
Jul 8, 2013
Martin Z
Sydney NS
AU
I was eager to get this waistcoat in this style and ordered the large as the medium was not available at the time. As much as I'd have liked to have kept it, it was simply too large. However, I was able to send it back and was given a full refund my GE.
If not for it's size I would have happily worn it.
Jun 21, 2013
Marcus
London
UK
The Material was made heavy. My favor
Jun 17, 2013
James Holt
Hephzibah GA
US
Love it.
May 3, 2013
Dennis
Prophetstown Il
US
A gentleman's best friend
Perfect color combination of pattern and print, very rich.....
Apr 26, 2013
Kathryn
Las Vegas Nv
US
Great vest, but could be even better
This is an exceptionally sharp vest, and I have gotten many compliments on it. Also, I was quite pleased to find that it *IS* long enough to wear with modern pants! Despite the posted sizing note that back length is ~22", the back seam on my medium measures 23.5", and the curved bottom hem of the front hangs down about 2.5" below that when it's on its hanger. I'm quite glad of the extra length, and have found that I can even wear it with my modern Levi's.
So why did I dock it a star? Well, there are a few things I would tweak on the design:
1) The back, as stated in the item description, is made of acetate. I would have preferred it to be more of the awesome front fabric (or at least a heavier satin).
2) The pockets are rather shallow, and there is room to have made them a bit deeper.
3) I would have preferred slightly larger buttons.
It's still an awesome vest, it's just got room for improvement.
Apr 15, 2013
Jeremy
MA
US