Ordered medium and it was a bit too tight in the shoulders. Returned it and immediately the Large blouse was sent!

My body is hard to fit. And I had to order the next size up which fits perfectly for me; with a little give the way I like it. Beautifully made looks and I am very happy with this shirt.

Beautifully made, gorgeous color, nice fit in large for a usual size 14/16

This blouse is made of high quality fabric and it is beautifully constructed. I will shop here again.

This blouse is a perfect match with my skirt for the encampment dance. It is smooth, but a heavier fabric. Since it fits over the skirt, I don't have to worry about a sash or belt. Lovely piece. I would love to have other colors.

I own this blouse in several colors because it is so nice to wear a Victorian style that does not need to be tucked in and/or added waist cover (gives me an effortless, feminine silhouette). It is made of a thick, durable cotton that is comfortable to wear and even the puffy sleeves hold up very well with repeated machine washings. I'm more of a small size fit but due to the snug forearm/wrist tailoring, I prefer wearing a size medium. Excellent purchase!

I wish I could rate this beautiful blouse with ten stars. It's comfortable, and fits perfectly. It added the fashionable dimensions to my steampunk outfit I've been striving after for awhile. I love it. Thank you!

I kept this blouse because I generally like the style, but it could definitely be better. According to the sizing chart I would take an XS. I purchased both an XS and S just to compare. Pay attention to the stated cuff measurement and realize that that has to fit over not only your wrist, but entire forearm as well! I have very scrawny arms, and I couldn't fully button the XS. The cut of the collar is also slightly uncomfortable. Although I can fit several fingers between the collar and my neck, it fits so that it kind of chokes in the front and gaps in the back. The body of the blouse fits well on my flat-chested frame. I'm also not looking forward to ironing this.

Quality garment. I am petite size so had to tuck bottom of sleeve under which worked well. I left the top button undone for comfort...but that is just me.

This blouse is perfect! I am hard to fit and I am thrilled with this cotton blouse, which will be worn with a long black skirt. I am participating in the centennial celebration of women's right to vote in NY and have speeches to make.

Each representative of Historical Emporium was professional and polite. The Bella blouse was shipped promptly and I received it within three days. I highly recommend Historical Emporium. .

As a Christmas gift for my wife, she was very pleased with the quality, style of this very affordable and comfortable shirt.

This the perfect all around Victorian white blouse. I bought it because it is simple and elegant. I can add jewelry to embellish. I ordered a size large, even though I normally wear a medium. Having ordered a blouse from this site previously, I knew it tends to run a bit small. I am 5'5", 140 lbs. I love that it doesn't have to be tucked in but still defines the waist area. It is well made with good fabric weight and quality. Wish I didn't have to iron it but guess it's easier than what the Victorians had to go through!

I love my blouse. It's so period perfect. I use it for my Dicken's caroling costume. So well made and true to size.

Well made and adorable blouse. Couldn't ask for better. Thanks.

I am quite please with this blouse.

Definitely true to it's picture, the shirt is perfect for the look I'm going for. Unfortunately I'm not built to fit most women's clothing so it doesn't quite fit across my shoulders, or make room for the length of my arms. I'm going to wear it proudly but will have to be careful about raising my arms, lol.

Worn with classic honey-colored Edwardian suit. Very comfortable and well made. I always sew in a Velcro spot at the neck seam if anticipating wearing a broach. The invisible spot reinforces the seam placement when holding the extra weight of the broach and prevents gaping.

Nice white blouse with pretty lace detail

This beautiful blouse is lined with the scratchiest sleeve heads (to make the sleeves stand out.) They are so abrasive that they made red welts on my shoulders. Fortunately, I was able to cover the raw edge of the sleeve head with some bias tape. Now the blouse is as comfortable as it is beautiful. The fabric is very good quality and in the workmanship other than the sleeve heads is excellent. The fit is mostly as specified. The cuffs on the sleeves are a bit peculiar in that they are cylindrical in shape rather than tapering toward the wrist. I can set over the buttons to make them look right, but the forearm is not cylindrical in shape and the long cuffs should not be either.

This blouse arrived quickly & was packaged well. It's beautiful & I received many compliments when I wore it as part of my Edwardian outfit in a parade. The only reason I had to give it 4 instead of 5 stars is that the stitching inside the shoulders is very scratchy.

I needed a roomier blouse to wear for walking tours. This blouse, though not "authentic" gives the impression, fits well, and is room enough to enjoy wearing it in hot, active situations.

I wore this blouse for an 1894 costume while attending a Victorian Garden Party. It was perfect. The fit was just as expected. It is well-made. If you need a blouse like this, you can't go wrong getting this one.

I love this shirt! The only drawback is that it is 100% cotton, so it requires ironing. (Good for authenticity; not good for regular wear.) It would be nice if some of the clothing had "easy care" fabric-blend options.

This is a beautiful blouse but the fit was off on me. It gapped at the bust& the shoulders were a smidge too small but the sleeves were too long. Again, a lovely, well made blouse but just didn’t fit my athletic body type which is the ONLY reason I gave it 4 stars & not 5.

I used the provided size guide and found it accurate. This is a lovely blouse, well-made, detailed, and well-finished. High quality, just like everything else I have purchased from Historical Emporium.

This blouse was pretty true to size, but did shrink slightly in the cold water wash, which was great for me. The blouse needs to be a bit more fitted, but a few darts will solve the problem, as wearing a corset gives it much more structure and period authenticity. The blouse would be even greater if it was lined, as the material allows the corset to show, so must wear a corset cover. Overall, I love this blouse!

This blouse is very well done. It fit nicely and will easily adapt to a number of looks.

I was amazed at how beautiful this blouset was. The details and workmanship were just wonderful. There were two problems though. I had to get a 2XL based on the measurement chart. I have never been even close to 2XL in my life. I would probably get the 1XL size for a blouse from Historical Emporium next time I order and I will buy again. But this blouse fits fine. I swear that the sleeves were the length of an orangutan's arms. I had to cut 4-5 inches off of them. Luckily I can sew and the sleeves/cuffs were sewn on in such a manner that the sleeve was easily separated from the cuff, sleeve shortened, and sewed back so that you can not tell that the cuff was ever touched. I am 5'6" and have a normal arm length. I think someone who is shorter than I, but still fits the sizing, will have a much bigger problem. Note that I had the same problem, and will be making this same comment, on the Tabitha outfit. I hope HE can correct this sizing problem. I may not always be able to accommodate the construction changes that will probably be necessary. Good thing I sew well, just to lazy to make my own outfits.

This is a well made garment, simple in design, but with historic accuracy.

Bought this as part of a saloon entertainer outfit. Love the style and I especially appreciate the short sleeves as performing during the summer in Texas is just plain hot, even indoors. It looks great with my Lydia skirt. Substantial material - way better than costume quality. The sleeve style is delightful as well. Historical Emporium does need a better photo of this black blouse The ruffles and the sleeve details do not show well in the existing photo.

This is a beautiful blouse. Well made, nice fabric, stylish, and true black color. I used the size chart, but for me the fit is a bit tight in the back, which appears, according to the model photos, to be normal for this blouse. It's not uncomfortable, and the front does not pull, it's just tighter than I expected. This will wear well under a vest or underbust corset.

Fit is true...nicely fitted in the back. Fabric is so nice! Very pleased

I love this. I wish it came in more colors.

Love the look, shape and fabric of this blouse. I am a standard small but ordered a med based on reviews. When I first put it on thought it might be too small but by the time I buttoned it up the 6% spandex kicked in and it fit like it was custom made for me. Will be ordering the other colors as well.

I LOVE THIS BLOUSE!! It absolutely exceeded my expectations. The blouse has a silky sheen to it and each button is functional, not decorative. It also came with a matching cravat which I did not expect! This is a great blouse for a Victorian costume but I could see occasions to wear this for business too. The blouse is very tailored so make sure to measure yourself before choosing the correct size. Looking forward to wear this again - thanks!

Love the blouse. It is a nice quality material, not too fitted and love the button detail. It works with my Lorena skirt and my kilt. I would wear this even if not in western garb. Very feminine. Your size guide was spot on.

Blouse is well made. The button holes are tight.

I love the look of the blouse, and the fabric feels dreamy. The fit is a little too snug through the breast area.

Perfect fit size was true , also purchased Genevieve Red skirt to go with so excited to wear to one of our antique car events.

Excellent quality and fit

After I read the other reviews, I ordered this a bit large. It fit nicely, with the only problem being that it was a bit long in the waist for me (I'm 5' 3" so this is a common problem for me). The thin fabric is actually an advantage in black - there is no show through and it makes a great layering piece. But the real charm of this shirt is how well it goes through the washer and dryer - no shrinkage and it comes out as if it just had a date with the iron.

Want very much to give this blouse a five star rating because it's lovely. However I ordered a size 4X and it is small. I normally order 3X but wanted a roomier fit so am disappointed that the sizing is off. Can wear it but it's tight. I wish it was more comfortable.

I went to a birthday party and wore a black notch-collared vest and satin, pencil-legged pants. I thought that the Victorian-styled blouse with ruffles at chest and ruffled sleeves would complement the ensemble nicely giving it a vintage and classy look. It did! The item was affordable, arrived right on time, was a comfortable fit and exceeded my expectations.

Fairly thick cotton shirt, nicely designed. Ran a bit small across the chest. Did not keep as sleeves bit bulky to go inside the coat I ordered.

There's definitely some heavy starch used prior to shipping but this blouse fluffs up beautifully after being washed. The cotton is wonderfully thick and holds up well to wear. The neck is a little tighter than I expected but I've been able to make it work. That said, I'm immensely happy with this purchase. It's worth every penny.

The blouse takes a good half hour to,iron. BUT. The result is a garment that thrills me. I wore it to a special event and was (well not the Belle of the Ball) but I received numerous comments as to how attractive I looked. I had on a long pendant with a deep blue stone. In truth? I felt fabulous. Karen.

Heavier than expected fabric: sturdy, thick cotton rather than muslin--not a bad thing, feels like it will be quite durable. Sizing runs small: I'm buxom and somewhat broad-shouldered and long-armed with a 44" Bust measurement, and typically order a size up in women's shirts --the XL *just* fit before washing. Hand-washed carefully in cold water and line-dried (stretched it out as it dried) without noticeable shrinkage, but any possible, future shrinkage from more aggressive washing will make it too small.

This is a great piece! I am looking forward to wearing it with my new Cotton Twill Walking Skirt. The ivory color is deeper and nicer than the photo implies. As the other reviews state: this blouse is not breathable. I am not bothered by this since my California Gold Rush "living history" day will be hosted outside in the autumn and I think that this blouse will be very comfortable in that setting.

The blouse was beautifully made. The fit is excellent, and the look authentic. I had to return the product, though, as it was too heavy -- or coarse --a fabric for what I needed. That's nothing against this blouse itself.

I volunteer at a local museum 2 days/week. This blouse is perfect for the "Little House on the Prairie" look I wanted. Needs ironing, but the material is really nice, size as stated (!), and very comfortable. I love the ivory/ecru color as well. I can even wear outside the museum. Really happy with this purchase and service of Historical Emporium.

I ordered a large although I usually wear a medium, because some reviews stated the shoulders were narrow. The large fit just right. The cotton fabric is soft but sturdy, and the trim is lovely. I wore it with the black walking skirt for our Heritage Festival and received many complements.

The blouse is well made and of a slightly heavier than expected Peruvian cotton. Ivory can be an relatively undefined color. This blouse is a very pale soft butter yellow. The cuffs and the button placard have subtle same color detailing. The blouse was purchased to wear while I work temporarily for a living museum. It looks the part. Based on the sizing descriptions given and with a 42 in. bust measurement, I purchased a large . It fits well across the chest and back with no restrictions. The arm holes, at the time I received the blouse felt a little restrictive, but as I've worn the blouse they have not bothered me. Occasionally, though I am still a little conscious of the cut there. - this is the reason for the 4 and not 5 star. The blouse is laundered with everything else I own - there has been no shrinkage. Nor has it required ironing. (Yea!) The blouse looks great, and works well for my 1870's pioneer world. When my stint at the museum is over after tourist season, this is a blouse that I will to continue to wear in my 21st century life.

I ordered this to wear for a Living Cemetery event with our Historical Society. I loved the fabric, style, etc. of the blouse. But, it runs very small. I thought because of the looser style it would be roomier but it was not. Unfortunately I had to return it.

I love it, well made and simple but beautiful with the delicate lace. We have an 1839's homestead at the park we volunteer at so I will make recommendations to use your company.

Just what I was looking for. I don't do reenactments, but wear this whenever I please and get compliments all the time.

This blouse is lovely. The quality of the fabric and workmanship is great. I would not hesitate to order again.

This is a fabulous, well-made blouse that I imagine is fairly close in design to an original work blouse, though possibly those would have been linen. I am very happy with the fit, that was according to the chart very accurate, too.

This is a marvelous shirt. I am a big girl and have difficulty finding clothing to fit. This is a size 28 and it's as though they used my own measurements to make the shirt. It's comfortable, it's pretty. I also bought one in black. I could wear these for everyday wear, I love them so much

My purchase was better than expected, arrived on time in great order. The fit was perfect. Thank you for a great product.

I ordered according to my measurements… but the body and bust is very snug… thank goodness it has some stretch. If ordering order at least one size larger than your measurements.

I'm a women L to Xl i ordered the 2x and it fits perfectly, the material is stretchy and I love the fit.

This is a wonderful top. Very falttering to the figure. I ordered the size 22 and it fit very well. I am very happy with this product and will definitely order more!

This is a lovely, soft, well made blouse. I read the sizing information and it fit perfectly. It does have a long tail so might not be good for very short ladies, but for me it was perfect. Also bought it in black. These blouses will go well with my Victorian walking skirts.

I am a 6' tall woman and I normally wear a 24 or a 3x. I ordered th 28 and it fits well. It's a little more sheer than I thought it would be bit I have found a camisole that I think will work. I am a Mrs. Claus and I wanted something that would look less cartoonish.

This blouse looks pure white in the picture, but is really ivory (which didn't match my intended skirt). Otherwise, I liked the fit on my slim, flat-chested body. The detached jabot collar doesn't really fit well around the blouse collar, so I probably would never wear it.

Ok, so this Blouse is Absolutely Beautiful BUT, Reading the Reviews didn't help me this time. I guess this Blouse runs really Small for Most people. I normally wear a medium but and was gonna order a Large BUT based on the reviews I Ordered an XL and its too Big. Its not a "sloppy" Big so im keeping it, but had I Known I would have just ordered a Large. So Ladies if youre Not too Overly Heavy Chested then just order one size up. I could have returned this shirt But to me this Clothing shop penalizes customers for returns. I shouldn't have to pay for shipping just for an exchange. Also, this Blouse isn't white white bright like I thought. My mistake I guess. but anyway, shipping was fast and I love the blouse so, I would give it 4 stars.

Love this blouse! So pretty, well made, fits perfect, and easy care! Would definitely recommend this blouse.

I love the ruched sleeve blouse. The fabric and workman ship are top notch. However, sadly, I will be returning the blouse. I ordered a size 3X and found that the shoulders were too wide and the waist was too tight. Overall the garment did not fit. I would give the style and fabric 5 stars but the fit only 2 stars.

I am not a re-enactor. I am a lover of history and period clothing, which is why Historical Emporium is such a "gem" for me. The vesta blouse in white meets expectations for a non-cotton blouse. The color is not a bright white, thankfully, the fabric suitable for a polyester--it is not a heavy material and will wear well during warm days. I love that three different looks can be achieved with the jabot and collar. The blouse is easy to iron, a big plus. I used the sizing chart provided, but sized up one and the fit is perfect. Very pleased with the price and quality. I'll wear this often.

The Vista blouse is super cute --- but the sizing is off. Based on reviews, I upped my size to M (38) from my usual Petite Small,(American size 6). That was good. BUT the fitted waist was way, way too tight. Sadly I had to return it -- and I loved the design!

I just love the blouse!!! It is such high quality material and make!! I will be wearing it all the time!!

I love everything I've purchased from Historical Emporium. This blouse is beautiful, but a tad tight through the breast area.

I bought a M and it fit perfectly. I'm 5'3" and weigh 132 lbs. The material feels authentic! No polyesters, just a thick cotton. It does need ironing, of course. It says it's made in Peru. Very good quality. I feel comfortable in it. I am a docent to a museum for which I have to dress Victorian style. This blouse works perfectly.

I received the shirt but returned it, wasn't what I thought. The color is great but it had more of a denim feel to it. Customer service was quick to respond with acknowledging the return and refund and I thank you for that. I have ordered many times with your company and love most of what I have received and will continue to purchase from you.

Good quality product. It was too small in the chest for me, but that is a common problem I have. I am tall and busty. It fit my friend perfectly. She is shorter but also busty. She is a little smaller than I am. I gave her the blouse. The color is true to the picture and the fabric was not thin by any means. It will make a perfect fall and winter top.

This shirt fit as expected. Nice medium weight material with slight puff shoulders, high neckline and banded cuffs. Dark Burgundy and went well with the dark red vest that I also ordered.

Overall, I like the style and the material (cotton). Still trying to work out the best size. Even though I measured carefully and ordered according to the sizing chart, the shirt runs much smaller, esp shoulders and armholes. Consider ordering at least one size up if your height and weight are proportional. I like to layer clothing, so am now ordering two sizes up and hope the fit is ok.

I participate in our town's Historical Victorian and Pioneer era presentations/celebrations. This shirt is a good representation for both eras. It seems to be well made, nice material, well stitched, however, there are few things to note. First, the size runs small. I originally ordered the shirt per the size chart, but had to return it and reorder the next size up. (I would also recommend washing it in cold water to avoid shrinkage). The other thing to be aware of is that it has a fitted waist, which you really don't get from the photos and it is not mentioned in the description.

Love this blouse. It fits nice and sleeves as well!

The print is perfect for my Victorian outfit for my daughter's Victorian themed wedding next year. The Louisa blouse washes well, and I hung it to dry, smoothing out any slight wrinkles. The sizing is a bit smaller, so I ordered the next size up, as the description said. The blouse fits well. Thanks.

True to size well made and a good value. Shipping was super fast and I know from past purchases that returns and exchanges have been very easy. Every year I dress in period clothing for a festival and every year I find something new to wear here.