No special occasion but I do spoil myself.  This ladies vest is more gorgeous than the pictures.  The fit is spectacular.  I have not worn it as yet but I am planning to in the very near future.
		
		
			
				Jan 31, 2025
			
			
									Kathleen J Palone
				
					Glenpool OK
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			Any day.....makes an outfit out of jeans or slacks.
		
		
			
				Feb  9, 2024
			
			
									Donna Meek
				
					Indianapolis IN
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			The vest is very nice, but the sizing seems WAY off. I ordered a medium, and it's much too big, even after the back buckle is adjusted. I will be returning it. I needed it for a special occasion, and an exchange would not arrive in time. I'm disappointed because it seems very well made and is really pretty.
		
		
		
 
   
 
 
		
		
		
			Love this vest - it is beautifully made.   Fit very well - sizing is true to siZe.
		
		
			
				Aug 26, 2021
			
			
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					CC Mo
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			Love the quality! Love the fit! Love the style! Love it!
		
		
			
				Apr  6, 2018
			
			
									Laura WW
				
					Kansas City Mi
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			This lovely vest was well made and economically priced, but apparently Historical Emporium cannot standardize the sizing among its individual suppliers. The size small in this vest was what I would call extra large. Customer service at the emporium is speedy, intelligent, and courteous, though, so my credit card was swiftly credited with not only the sales price but the return shipping costs.
I'd be reluctant to shop here again because the return process is time consuming and cumbersome. It might be worth a visit to San Jose to try on garments before purchase, because Historical Emporium seems to stock many fine products.
		
		
			
				Sep  7, 2015
			
			
									Nancy Chapman
				
					Sutter Creek CA
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			I absolutely LOVE this vest. The way it looks anyway.
The construction is also really nice and I'm sure it will hold up beautifully...
However, I should have know, the sizing would be 'off'.
I ordered an XL reading the sizing chart - which I easily fit into...but the vest does not 'fit'
I can't button it.
Just be aware, you might want to get the next size up.
		
		
			
				Sep  3, 2015
			
			
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			Purchased this for my plus size friend counting on the two X size to fit.  It did not.  Would hate to see the "Small" if this XXl is supposed to be big.  First disappointment from Historical Emporium.
		
		
			
				Jul 23, 2015
			
			
									John Spencer
				
					Springfield IL
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			this waistcoat is lovely. it has a look of both the Old West, and Victorian times. it has a nice fit, as well, and is made by Scully, a quality manufacturer of Western clothing. i got mine in size small, and it is close-fitting, yet has space to move about.
		
		
		
 
   
 
 
		
		
		
			I recently wore this vest to a Victorian Tea and Dance. I received compliment after compliment.  I ordered a Small, and it worked beautifully.  The only suggestion I would make is for that wasp-waist silhouette, a couple of vertical darts near the bottom would give it that authentic historical look.  I may add them myself later.  Overall, this was a good purchase for my costuming needs.
		
		
			
				Nov  8, 2013
			
			
									Wendy
				
					Altadena Ca
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									Outstanding product and quick shipping!
							
		 
		
			Perfect.  Great workmanship and Historical Emporium pulls out all the stops to get it to you fast!  Will be doing walking tours in a Victorian town, and this vest completes the outfit.
		
		
			
				Apr 23, 2012
			
			
									Nancy L McDaniel
				
					Chimacum Wa
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			The vest is very pretty and I got many compliments when wearing it. The only draw back is that it's not cut for a lady with 'ample endowments' and I have to leave the top buttons undone.
		
		
			
				Nov 18, 2010
			
			
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