In my Dickens caroling group, I've been using a more generic shaped top hat that was too tall for my overall head and frame shape. This John Bull shape is stylish and just right. It was a bit snug, but I was able to steam it and it stretched right out to fit perfectly!

I plan on wearing the hat with a Regency Tailcoat at this years Dickens on the Strand (Galveston, Texas). It will no doubt fit in well with the other Victorian era outfits at the event.

Such a waste of time and especially money. Didn't read the fine print about returns and extra costs for hat boxes because of their size.... Unbelievable. The return shipping cost $37.15 for a $75.00 hat. Never again. Won't be shopping with you any longer.

The Top Hat is perfect. I like the quality and the way it sits on my head. Well done.

I love this hat! Beautifully made and fits perfectly.

I was impressed with how authentic the top hat looks and feels up close. An added surprise that was not in the picture was a feather and hat pin tucked into the hat band. No doubt, you'll love this hat.

I purchased this hat for my husband for a titanic period party coming up. The selection, quality of the products and speed of delivery of this company is absolutely outstanding. We will definitely purchase future products from this company.

Awesome quality product!! I ordered a black John Bull top hat, and it is beautiful! The sizing was spot on, it arrived much more quickly than I imagined, and in perfect condition. I'm not sure what I expected, but I was more than impressed with both the materials and workmanship, and will gladly recommend Historical Emporium to my friends and colleagues!

Great Price and fits great. I have not worn this hat to an event yet however I can already tell you that I love this hat over the Coachman's that I have previously purchased couple of months ago. Coachman's hat feels cheaply made compared to the John Bull which is Ironic when you compare the prices.

The hat came quickly, the size was appropriate. The shape around the hat band is a tad strange, but I believe with some wear and sweat it will mold to the head. I am a magician and I will be using this hat extremely often and am pleased with the purchase.

Loved the black deluxe John Bull top hat! The quality was way more then I expected! I purchased the hat for my fiance' for Christmas and he loved it! Fit him very well!

This hat was perfect for a costume based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Although I look nothing like Gary Oldman, my costume did and that made me perfectly recognizable to most at our annual Halloween bash. Only those who were too young or hadn't seen the movie had no clue. And, even if I hadn't gone that direction, the classic costume, including the Victorian Top Hat were amazing. (classic costume not included)

Ordered these for costumes for Victorian Carolers. They just looked wonderful and the gray really popped from the background. Highly recommended, the quality was fantastic and fit well. Just terrific.

Very elegant and lightweight. Great topper for a couple of fabulous suits from Historical Emporium

Hat fits perfectly and I look great in it

Very high quality top hat that was delivered in a box commensurate to it's size. I had ordered two other hats from a different company and they were both crushed because of the small boxes they were packed in. This top hat and quick delivery was absolutely with the money. Looking forward to other Victorian purchases!!

The outfit is for a Youtube channel, but I've always wanted a nice top hat anyway.

Love my.Top Hat and I look forward to wearing it for a Dickens event at the Boston Athenaeum

I tend to dress archaically daily. Depending on what I'm wearing people call me: the mad hatter, Col. Sanders, Dr. Who, the Monopoly Man, the Joker, the Penguin-- the list goes on. I own several Derbies, top hats and Fedoras. I shop for clothing at thrift stores, flea markets and online. Shopping online is a gamble. I've never been cheated at Historical Emporium, where, like Sam Colt said, "All goods worth the price asked." Thank you for being fair.

Historic tour of Granbury TX

I was amazed at how well this hat was built worth the price of admission

I have always wanted a Top Hat. I purchased the Wahmaker Highland Frock Coat and have worn it to Court (I'm a lawyer). When it came time for the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Court House, I knew I had to wear my frock coat, but wanted a quality Top Hat that didn't look cheap. I ordered the Victorian Top Hat, the quality is amazing. The hat looks very nice and I intend to wear it occasionally come Winter. If you are needing a hat for a Victorian impression, I highly recommend this hat.

I'd been wanting a top hat for many years. I kept looking for one at hat shops - most don't carry top hats - and when I would find one, they never had them in my size, the shape seemed off or the quality was really not up to par. I am thrilled with the hat I received from Historical Emporium. The quality is great, it's a perfectly shaped top hat and the fit is perfect. This is the second time I've ordered from Historical Emporium and will definitely not be the last!

This hat far exceeds my expectation. it is well built and beautiful. for the price you can not go wrong.

Great quality and awesome price! Gifted this hat to my Masonic husband for Father's Day and he loves it!

This top hat is absolutely beautiful and the quality is amazing. The sizing is perfect. I would recommend this hat to anyone. The shipping time was great.

I usually wouldn't buy something like this but I figured, "what the Hell, might last me awhile". Indeed, I'm glad I bought this product cause of how nice the quality is and I'm looking forward to further purchases.

Made a 67 year old woman dream Come true. Wanted one of these For years. Excellent quality!

Heavens to Murgatroid this is a fine hat! So well done, love it to death.

This is a very nice quality hat. Would not Hesitate to buy from again.

This is one of those items that brings out the compulsive in me and makes me want to order two! Great fit (I wear a lrg), great looking and comfortable. I usually doubt straw hats at this price but this hat is well constructed and I am choosing it often to wear outside during the summer days. I will order another one as I fear I might wear this one out. Just love this hat.

Fits fantasticly! It is light weight, and breezy! Just what I wanted!

This hat is very well made and has a nice flair to it. I was searching for a straw top hat, like you do, and really lucked out finding Historical Emporium.

The straw is tightly and finely hand woven Panama Hat from Ecuador. The price is very reasonable. I have a Panama Fedora for which I paid over $200 six years ago and this is comparable in quality. I'll be using it for my musical stage performances in Columbia, CA this next month and for years to come. For the hot weather you can't beat a Panama. With moderate care, they last forever. I wanted a topper that was a little lower in height and this fits the bill perfectly. I really like this hat!

My favorite hat ever! I saw this hat on the head of one of the Carnival kings for 2017 last week on the New Orleans local news!

Hat is perfect. Just what I wanted for summer.

Quality is most excellent! It is rather round while my head is more oblong but size is pretty true and I may have it steam-shaped atthe local Cowboy Shop. Would buy again.

Very nice hat, however it seems made for a very round head shape. Ny head is more of a long oval so hat was tight fore and aft but loose side to side. I did get it to fit better with a little work. Just be aware, the proper size may not fit perfectly right out of the box. Well worth the time to make it fit.

I reenact the 1840's and needed a hat to match the rest of my "Shop Keeper" look. This worked perfectly. The quality is great and the fit was just as expected.

I ordered this hat in a medium, and it is perfect! Very tasteful in every way! Can't wait to wear it!

The John Bull top hat is a great product and fits the era wonderfully. I measured as instructed and ordered the indicated size. The hat I received was slightly large but serviceable. If you want to exchange any item with Historical Emporium you will have no problem but the added shipping costs will double the purchase price of your items!

Awesome, and that's no bull!

Perfect complement to my ensemble, makes me feel I've stepped out of an H.G. Wells novel. Fits well, not too tight, not too loose.

This is a nice stylish topper for anyone wanting a good looking hat. I intend to wear it with an overcoat in winter on sundays

First hat came deformed, (not shaped right) , emailed company second hat arrived in two days. PERFECT!! . Hat was shaped right, great fit, great price. Thanks

even though i measured my hat size correctly and have ordered a previous hat and it fit perfect, this one does not run true to its size. i was dissapointed that it was too large out of no fault of my own. the size that this hat states is not accurate and I'm stuck with a hat that does not fit due to the restrictions of the return policy. nice hat but the sizes are off. very dissapointing.

Very pleased, the Victorian style hat was to tall for my taste, this one is perfect

When you don't feel like wearing a full sized top hat, this one is a perfect alternative. Great for a fall evening in Florida!

Thank you for providing great quality options for period clothing and accessories. The John Bull top hat is a well made and terrific looking piece that beautifully compliments your Klondike Vest. The quality of your clothing and accessories is superior to any other source I have found for period clothing, costumes, accessories and props. Unlike most other providers, your in stock inventory is large enough that even when I have a last minute need for a piece or even an entire outfit you provide multiple options. And your complete outfits web page not only makes it easy to find pieces that will coordinate wonderfully well, but also provides great inspiration. Well done!

this will be more of a conversation piece than item,still glad I have it.

Surprised my husband with the John Bull top hat and he was delighted. I'm sure he will have fun with this new persona.

Good straw, well woven, shape is not a top hat however. The hat leansvincand the top is not flat. Having to have it blocked. The stretch elastic fashion band was ridiculous. Changing it to a Petersham.

I bought this for my son to wear to a Regency picnic. The hat is well made and he received many compliments. His head measures 22.875 so I just bought the 23 inch. It fits great. This is a nice good-looking hat for a decent price.

The hat is well made and everything that I expected. I'm going to upgrade the hat band as I planned to do before the purchase. I would recommend this product to anyone wanting a period correct straw top hat that can easily be upgraded.

A great look for a summer country look circa 1800-1850.

The Straw Top Hat is a well made and handsome product. It receives many compliments and has received an offer of trade by a stranger. The shipping time was quick and the shipping charges were inexpensive, as it cost me 3X's more in charges to ship for an exchange for a smaller size. Thank you for such a fun product!

The straw top hat is everything it appears to be in the photo, as well as more. It is well made and fits my head in accordance to the size charts. With this hat, you will be noted at any social or private event. I feel like Mr. Darcy.

This hat is very sturdy and well made. It will last two months of highly active performances easily at regular wear and tear. Great fit and the crown is very high so it is excellent for that comic character!

I ordered your straw top hat because I wanted a low - ebb, relaxed summer formal look. It appeared to be what I would like. The order came quickly. The hat really seems to be well made. However, I was surprised to see how TALL it is! The site did say how tall it would be, but I did not estimate the effect. Well, if I don't think I can live with it, I'll just have get another one!

Great transaction! The hat came perfectly shipped and just in time for my sister's birthday. She had mentioned how much she wanted a Straw Top Hat and I was so fortunate to find your website. Thank you again for the great service!

It was exactly what I was wanting! I've looked at some other ones in stores, this one is so much better finished, even got some envious looks from passer's by in Tombstone, where everyone likes to play dress-up.

This is a high qualiity hat and I am very pleased with it. It arrived on time and in good condition.

AWESOME hat!!! JUST what we wanted!! Good workmanship!! And JUST as pictured and as sized! Thanks much!!

size lg natural hat fit perfect , so i ordered the black too.. highly recommend.. -d

I have a number of round hats (toppers) and prefer fur felt. As such, I'm not too keen on straw hats, but wanted something for the warmer weather. I couldn't be more pleased with this hat. It is, quite simply, the completest thing -- well done!

I've been looking for a black straw topper and this is the one. I have to natural version and wanted the black version. That's s was a great price.

This Topper is Just perfect in every way great styling Comfy to wear in any weather although it's a spring summer look. Very Sturdy and The Ladies Love it! What more do you need to complete any wardrobe.

This hat is awsome!!! Sturdy yet light weight, perfect hat for warm climates. The first day I wore it I paired it with the wasteland black eyewear and an Armani trench coat. I felt like people wanted to get my autograph. Worth every penny I paid!!!

I have around 18 hats for different occasions and portrayals, 3 toppers, black brown and gray and a bowler. Can't tell you how many came from Historical Emp. I'm always satisfied with the quality of all their clothing and accessories. Been shopping with them for years.

Size was not very close to what was advertised, and on the label. Hat was misshapen, this for a $95 hat, even if it was made in China.

Great Hat and I get so many compliments when I wear it!

This is a great product. I love it. I will buy from here again in the future

The hat is very elegant. Got lots of complements. Looks good with steampunk goggles on them. However, the hat is not oval (head-shaped) enough. On my head, it binds at the front and back -- which is sort-of good since it has gaps on the left and right, and only only the front/back pressure is holding it on. Even so, it rocks back-and-forth, left-right as my head tilts.

This hat (like most products I find on here) is durable, yet elegant. It's reinforced quite well to retain its shape including the slight "bell" shape the brim has. It's not a bad price as well. I'd recommend it.

I purchased this top hat for my fiance to wear at our wedding. This hat is of great quality, the head chart was helpful and the delivery was quick.

easy site navigation, easy check out. good prices and many compliments on my new deluxe john bull top hat. TOTALLY SATISFIED WILL RETURN FOR ANOTHER PURCHASE.

This hat is everything we hoped it would be. It's beautiful!!

Unbelievable style and quality. Includes excellent feather embellishment not pictured. I shall only remove this hat for sleeping. By far my favorite purchase of 2013. Seems under-priced for such high level of quality.

i have not experienced any of the sizing problems some of the other customers had. this hat fits my head quite nicely and is made from sturdy materials with a very nice silky lining

Fits perfectly. Well made and adds that touch of class you need to dress up any outfit. Love it!

Hat size was a little bit bigger than expected. It was much fatter (side to side) than a normal hat, and much shorter (front to back). It fits on my head, but tents to tilt side to side. I expect I could reshape it, but haven't tried to do so yet, so don't know how that would work.

Fits well, looks sharp, I'm very pleased! Now I need a top coat to go with it.

I ordered this for my boyfriend for our anniversary. it looks just like the picture and fits pretty well (a little big, but that may have been a measuring error on my part). he practically won't take it off!

Nice hat, could have been packaged a bit better

I bought this hat to help with the TX summers and I have not been disappointed. It's adjustable so it should fit anyone. I have gotten so many compliments already. Plus it doesn't look like a cowboy hat. I wanted something different.

Valentines Day, big hit with my wife which is a relief because she is a hat connoisseur!

It was for DAR to do Wreaths Across America. I broke my hip and didn't get to wear it. I love it.

I bought this hat for everyday use. My head is often in the clouds and wanted an item to ground my thoughts and creativity while I paint, draw, or write in my free time. I find myself fantasizing about the late 1800's - 1900's often and this hat is just perfect.

This is the hat I've wanted most of my life - I'm very happy with it.

The Cahill hat is the right hat for me. Though a few years off from being period correct for what I'm doing. But, with me being 6'7 a Top hat on me would look worse than a Stove Pipe Hat on the 6'4 Lincoln! The Hat added to my attire and kept my head warm yesterday in Lexington,VA

I have so far purchased a hat and coat and have been beyond delighted. Excellent quality materials and time put into making these exquisite pieces.

AWESOME hat - looks even nicer in real life than the picture gives it credit for!

Love the styling, the quality, and the price. As a returning customer, I can only say that I'll be back again.

I've been looking for one of these hats and have seen the offerings of other companies, but knowing the quality of the Emporium's products, there was no question where I would be buying. The hat is perfect in every way- fit, style and materials. Thank you.

Beautiful, well made hat. Fits well, looks sharp.

It fits both my head, and the look I was going for.

I plan to make this hat part of my everyday wardrobe when the weather cools off.

Much better than expected.

High quality,perfect for daily use.i work as a tourguide at the lizzie borden house,so I'm often in period clothing. The emporium always has what I need

Many thanks to the staff at Historical Emporium...I received my new Cahill Hat (Black)...the fit is perfect...and the service was great. Thank You Very Much...Continued Success.