what katie did

[~landgirl~]

I love their underwear but I won't fit into the bra sizes.

Does anyone know where I can get vintage inspired bras for large busted women?

 

[ShrinkingViolet]

I've got a 'Doreen' bra from Triumph and I think it's a pretty good alternative to real vintage bras - and it's available in larger cup sizes + gives firm support.

It's been produced in the same way since the early 60's I think, and it gives the bust a retro kind of shape but without being a pointy as bullet bras. It's not as cute as real vintage/vintage inspired bras but the shape under clothing is very va va voom!

 

[~landgirl~]

Great, definately worth a look! Do you have a link?

 

[ShrinkingViolet]

Hi Landgirl! You can get it from here: http://www.undercoverexperience.co.uk/tridor.htm
but I think it's widely available. I've got the lacy one but the 'Luxury' one looks nice too.
You can generally find nice vintage looking lingerie by looking in the elderly ladies' kind of ranges.

 

[~landgirl~]

Thank you for that!

 

[Lola Valentine]

I absolutely adore what katie did, they're the only place I buy my stockings from nowadays because the quality of them is so good, plus like has been said before, very fast delivery. I usually end up receiving my order only a day or two after I place it. But I have also bought one of their L2003 Maitresse Suspender Belt, and was disappointed as the belt was not well made and pretty much fell apart after only a few uses!

 

[RetroModelSari]

I´m sad to hear that parts of their clothes doesn´t seem to have a good quality. I was really considering to buy a Maitress Bra and Garter Set but now I´m not too conviced to do it anymore... I have a very very soft tummy so I can get my 31 inch waist in a 27 inch belt so what if it it poorly made and just explodes when I breath in *lol*. I might give the bras a try, but I keep my hands off the Belts.

 

[birdiepie]

Ditto to the Low Tech billing process Ms Bella Hell, I had the same exact issue with them.

I was excited by the "Matrisse" line, very cute and authentic looking... but I was a touch dissapointed with the quality of the Matrisse garterbelt, not quite worth the price in my opinion.

 

[KatieD]

Message for Lola

Hi, it's Katie here.

Our Maitresse belts aren't supposed to fall apart. Yours is the first we've heard of. Can you drop me a line and we'll sort it out?

katie@whatkatiedid.com

Thanks,

Katie

 

[Honey Doll]

Corset

Has anyone tried their corsets? I'm looking at the brocade ones and trying to decide if it will provide enough bust support for a strapless dress. Thoughts?

Honey Doll

 

[GOK]

If Katie's corsets are anything like mine, they'll hold anything up!

But (isn't there always one?!)...

...if you are amply proportioned and/or less than very firm, don't go for a straight top corset because the chances are that you'll experience muffin-top and spillage. A sweetheart top is your best bet.

I don't sell off the peg corsets at all - I only make bespoke - and I have so many clients that come to me asking why when they bought the correct waist size (from elsewhere of course!), did their corset not fit. :eusa_doh:

If you are thinking of buying a corset and are not a stock standard size (who is?), I'd advise having a made to measure one. It's doubtful that it will be fully bespoke but at least your bust, waist and hip measurements will be used.

 

[Lauren]

I ditto what GOK said about made to measure. I have bought two corsets off the peg and they were frightfully uncomforatable even though they were both rather expensive. I have taken three corsetry classes and now have a regency, a georgian, and a victorian corset- and since I am short-waisted, it is really the only way to go. I'm amazed how much longer I can wear my corsets when they are custom rather than off-the-peg.

 

[missyoli]

i have never bought from there but i think i will now! the stuff is super cute!

 

[Honey Doll]

Custom Corset

Any recommendations on where to get one? Feel free to PM me. What might a custom one cost?

Honey Doll

 

[fleur]

Has anyone tried their corsets? I'm looking at the brocade ones and trying to decide if it will provide enough bust support for a strapless dress. Thoughts?

Honey Doll

At the moment I am having the cleo one made (being of the larger bust and going on GOK's recommendation I definitely need one with straps).

I do however have two off the peg ones from a guy in germany and they fit nicely but I always wear a sheer blouse underneath.

Im having a baby pink satin with black satin trim made. I am making a black satin fishtail skirt with puddle train and will be wearing it with fascinator a la avatar. This all for a ball!

I will post pic as soon as it arrives.

 

[GOK]

Oh Fleur, you are going to look stunning. Is this for the do that you were talking about the other day? I can't wait to see photos.Oh, and I adore your av pic - you are such a beautiful lady! Are you coming to London the weekend after next?