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What is that fashion trend? Beginning in the 1830's until the height of its popularity in the 1880's, this item was sought after and considered a necessity in the 19th century. Do you know what it is? Put your answer in the comments and come back tomorrow to see if you were correct!

It was a landslide. The Vaughan Waistcoat in green was the clear winner of This or That to go with the fall front trousers. To see the vest, please visit: https://www.historicalemporium.com/store/007193.php... Come back later this week to see the next round of This or That!

You need to choose a vest to go with your fall front trousers. Of these two choices, which is your preference? Select the emoji next to the vest that you prefer and the come back Monday to see the results!

Thank you for sharing this great photo, Bailey!

Ever wonder if there is a hidden gem beneath your city?

This is Percival Westbury, an Egyptologist and the leader of our next expedition! If you'd like to see his entire outfit, including that mustache, please go here: https://www.historicalemporium.com/store/vict_mens_48.php Come back later in the week for the next This or That!

Oh, hello! You all found these two out adventuring and voted them as the finalists! Select the emoji for the attire you like most and come back Monday to see who is the lead explorer of our band of fun adventurers!

In boat, by land or even airship, adventure can be found if you look for it. So, this week's This or That is in the spirit of adventure. Please select the emoji next to the adventurer's attire you could picture yourself setting off in. Then, come back tomorrow to find out which moves on to the final round!

We agree, these are classy outfits! Thank you for sharing Matthew.

"By the sea, Mr. Todd, that's the life I covet." This lovely shade enthusiast is the winner of last week's This or That! To see her outfit, please visit here: https://www.historicalemporium.com/store/outfit_083.php Come back later in the week for another This or That!

Eek! What was that? Oh, nevermind. It was just the two outfits that won the first round! Select the emoji next to the outfit you think has your kind of spine-chilling vibes. Come back Monday to see who emerges from the darkness as the winner!

The door creaks and the full moon rises above as you tell ghost stories in the dark. Spooky season has arrived! So, that means a spooky This or That! Please select the emoji corresponding to the attire you like most and come back tomorrow to see who moves on to the final round!

O-o-dee of the Kiowa tribe is seen in this rare, smiling portrait that is now a part of the Smithsonian collection.

Utah seems like an unassuming state, but it produced some of the West's most infamous outlaws including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

She wasn't late this time and took you down a rabbit hole. The White Rabbit is a pretty snazzy dresser. If you'd like to see her whole outfit in detail, please go here: https://www.historicalemporium.com/store/outfit_101.php Don't forget to come back later in the week for another This or That!

It's the 40th year anniversary of this popular movie. Have any of you taken style inspiration from this film?

We are down to two and the choice is tough. One is electrifying and the other quick on their feet! Select the emoji next to the outfit you like most and come back on Monday to see who is victorious!

Happy October, everyone! For today's This or That, we are looking at a few of the more offbeat outfits. Two from Wonderland and two from their spooky labs in far off castles. To vote for your favorite, select the emoji next to the outfit you like most and come back tomorrow to see who moves on to the final round!

Oscar-nominated costume designer Consolata Boyle provides some great costumes for the newest Netflix movie, Enola Holmes.