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What Katie Did was set up way back at the end of the 20th century as a stocking retailer, over the years they have expanded into lingerie and have built up the biggest collection of faux vintage Corsetry, hosiery, bullet bras, girdles, waist cinchers, retro swimwear and retro lingerie in the UK today.
 
Their retro corset designs are not simply inspired by the 40s and 50s but actually made using vintage patterns adapted for women of today.
 
What Katie Did stick to using fabrics and manufacturing which were available at that time, all their corsets are steel boned and designed to skim up to 4" from the waist. A made to measure service is available for corsets.

If you love Corsets and Waspies you’ll love these

-Vollers Corsets
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Corset Sizing

The purpose of a corset is to pull you in, and therefore when ordering a corset you should order a waist size two to four inches smaller than your natural waist line, depending on how dramatic a change you want.

To Find your perfect corset, Mio Destino has created two corset size guides.

Corset Sizing
How To Put On A Corset

Corsets uplift the breasts, nip in the waist and flatten the stomach, as well as improving posture. This will create a fabulous hourglass shape.