I recently posted about my latest photo shoot with Velvet d’Amour and briefly talked about the corset I wore. Since doing that post and my previous post on a shoot with her I have had many emails and messages from women wanting to know more about my corsets, so I thought it was time to do a proper review!
The corset I had on in the second shoot is the best corset I have ever owned, hands down. It is the Morticia from What Katie Did.
I managed to snare it on eBay for a pretty bargainous price and it is amazing. I went for a size 30 as per the instructions – to go for a size 4 inches less than your natural waist.
I have worn corsets before and often found that they didn’t quite mould to my hippalicious shape, nor take my need to breath into account. This is where the Morticia is perfect as it has gored hips which means that it accomodates for my lumps rather than squishing into them and giving my bulges.
The corset unlaced – look at that shape!
It is described as being suitable for those who have at least a ten inch difference between their waist and hips and I am well into that category! It is quite flexible despite being steel boned which meant that wearing it for 7 hours was pretty easy. I was able to change my outfits, eat, sit down, bend down, fasten my shoes – and it wasn’t completely comfortable during all of those actions comfortable but I was able to do them with ease.
Yes…I do look like I am pole dancing…
The things I do to prove a product works!!!
If you want to invest in one good proper corset then the What Katie Did corsets are the ones to go for. It was fairly easy to get on and lace up on my own, it looks and feels great and thanks to the gored hips gives me minimal bulging. A perfect option for when I want that laced in look.
The corset laced as tight as I could get it on my own.
Check out their eBay clearance store for a fab bargain.
Click here for Cheryl’s review.
Ahhhhhhh I look tiny in that photo haha I look like a bean xx
To be honest, at first sight I thought it’s a doll in a corset, not a real person
Hmm.. I had considered buying this, but it seems to not quite cover all the way up to the bra on you? My trouble area is the area between my waist and underbust, so that is really crucial to me! How did you find it to be for that? Did you feel like you could ‘slip out’ over the top?
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I think part of the reason for the gap is my long torso, and part of it is my fat being pushed up and pushing it away. What are you hoping to wear it for?X
I ordered it, and got it in the mail today, had looked at it for too long now! I did find it to gape slightly at the top as on you. I too have a long torso (I’m 5″8 w/short legs!), and I think you are right that the fat is being pushed up, but after wiggeling with it for a while, I found that if I pulled it up a bit high, and started the lacing from the top, it turned out pretty well
Being up high, it is a bit short though, a bit of my belly sticks out, but that’s fine, I plan to wear it with a dress with a petti-coat, for my diploma-ceremony. It does however also push up my boobs, so the ratio between my waist and bust looks quite extreme, seeing as I wear a 34JJ, and my waist was reduced to 32 with this. But I love it, it is so pretty: I tried it over a shirt too, and it looked so cute, so I can also wear it as outer wear for other occasion! Thrilled with it 
Did you wear shapewear over the corset during the shoot? I heard that that minimizes the amount you of the corset.
Sorry, you see* of the corset
Thank you for another very interesting post, Georgina!
But what do you think about What Katie Did bra sizing policy? Is it true sizing or they seem to invent a rather *clever* way to promote add-4-inches thing?
“There are currently two methods of bra sizing in the UK. The traditional method (as used by What Katie Did and international brands including Agent Provocateur and Elle Macpherson) and a new method which results in large cup sizes and small back sizes (as used by Bravissimo and Rigby and Peller). You can double check your size by following the instructions below.
Measure firmly around your body directly under the bust (Underbust measurement). For What Katie Did (and traditionally graded) bras you now need to add 4/5 inches to get your band size. For example, if you measure 31″ you will need a band size 36.
For bras cut using the new grading pattern (as used by Rigby and Peller and Bravissimo)your actual underbust measurement will be the same as your band size.
‘If you need to go up a band size you need to go down a cup size, for example Slinky Sparkles is a 28F at Bravissimo and a 32DD at What Katie Did”
In other words, what they are saying is that it’s *not* the adding inches wrong but it’s those pesky companies like Bravissimo invent their *new* patterns to confuse everybody?
Hey Matilda,
To be honest I don’t mind the adding inches thing. They are a company who make retro vintage luxury undergarments and to stay true to the old styles they make rigid bras that required the wearer to add inches to find their size. It fits with the theme of the store xx
I know this is a month after the fact, but I thought I’d offer my experience anyway.
I purchased a WKD Harlow bullet bra in a 32E, as I measure 29 inches around the underbust and usually wear a 28FF/30F depending on the brand. In my experience, it is NOT true that you need to add inches. I could immediately fasten the bra on the tightest set of hooks with no problem, and it is loose enough that I notice it.
Luckily I my boobs aren’t that big, so it is wearable for me. Hope that helps.
I know this is an old post, but I just bought the same corset and wanted to say thank you for this lovely review! You’re definitely my go-to lingerie guru.
Love this look! !!!
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I would love Katie to this to me…
What bra are you wearing in the photo? I’m a little in love with it.
The Curvy Kate Tease Me
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Love it! Thank you.
I just discovered you blog and its incredibly helpful. Apparently I’m a 40J (US) and I’ve been doing a 42DDD. It explains a lot. Hopefully the new bras I’ve ordered will make a huge difference.