What Katie Did

I visited WKD to try to find an outfit for a convention I was going to. All of the items in the store are lovely and of gorgeous quality! The girls in the store suggested a few pairs of panties for me to try on, but unfortunately, they were too high waisted for my liking. They’re definitely vintage! I purchased a pair of stockings, and I must say they’re the softest things in the world; they’re amazing! I always feel like a showstopper with them on. If you’re a lover of all things vintage and dazzling, then pay WKD a visit!

I recently visited What Katie Did to pick something out for my girlfriend for our anniversary coming up. She had told me about the store before and about some of the items she would love to have from there. So I go to the store and am greeted a woman working there named Sarah, who, to be frank, looked at me like I was lost. Haha. But I can’t blame her at all because with my limited knowledge of lingerie as it is, I’m sure I looked like a deer in headlights.
Anyway she greeted me and asked me what I was looking for, so I told her what my girlfriend had told me and about our anniversary coming up, which she congratulated me on, and helped me find the items I was looking for.
I know next to nothing about buying lingerie and Sarah made the experience very comfortable and was extremely knowledgeable about everything I needed, including recommending some other items she believed my girlfriend would enjoy as well as what she had told me about, and she was right!
All in all, the location was clean, organized and the staff working there (Sarah especially) were very friendly, knowledgable and helpful to all my questions (of which, there were a lot) I can see why my girlfriend really likes the store and will definitely be recommending it to any and all.

Came in 15 minutes before closing. The 2 ladies were not happy whatsoever when we walked in. I understand it’s close to closing time, but if a customer has a question on pricing don’t tell them when you come back after the new year we will gladly help you with anything you’d like. This made it so I never want to come back! Also if posted hours say you close at 6 do not tell the customer you close between 5:50 and 6. This is my first and last time coming here after how rudely we were treated. I will gladly take my business elsewhere!

I got to the store at 540pm one day. The front door was locked. When I looked inside I see a girl sitting on a desk. She comes in and barely opens the door and tells me «just so you know we close in 5 min» even though the store hrs says they close at 6pm. Not even a «hello» or «welcome» from this person… I said «I only need to pick up a bra» so she finally lets me in.
I quickly chose a bra then I see the very same style on a sale bin. I said «this is the same bra but it is on sale» she quickly replies «that is probably a mistake, some costumers were putting wrong items in that basket» the sale sign said «all items in this basket are $ 20» I continued browsing the basket as she was getting annoyed and kept asking her if some other items were on sale as she kept replying «they are a mistake» «they are not on sale» then I said «how is it possible that all the items on the sale basket are not on sale?» which to she replied mumbling something and went inside. As I’m leaving the store after I paid for my full priced bra $ 72!!! that she never thank me for I asked for her name, she replies with her name «Cheyenne» and adds «and Im the store manager so…»
So she knew that she was rude and completely unprofessional so she needed to add the «I’m the store manager» like that was going to scare me away from writing a bad review…
Dear Cheyenne, you may be the «store manager» but you are not the owner. You suck at costumer service, you are extremely rude and you are a super lazy worker. You lost a good costumer and I will make sure my friends and family don’t shop there.

I really like the quality of their items. However, when I visit the store I am met coolly and as if I am interrupting their mail order business. Twice they were closed when they were expected to be open. Also, I had to knock on the door to be let in the last time I was there – locked front door.
I picked out my purchase and no one suggested anything else. It seems it would make sense to try to get me to look at items that would go with what I am buying.
I stopped going to Trashy Lingerie for a similar reason – it feels unwelcoming there and frowning staff.
I will keep to just buying online from now on.

I stopped by this boutique a few months ago after reviewing which corset to buy. So I was super excited to finally make an hour drive there. As I entered it was kinda awkward. I never really thought having music playing at a store can make your shopping experience a whole lot better. But there was no music at all and the two ladies who were working there did say hi to me and if I had any questions to let them know but it was not as friendly as I was hoping for. After a few minutes I was debating to leave the store or just buy the corset that I was obsessing for months. But I ended up asking for help and it looked like they weren’t too excited but they did measure me and chose the right size and model of the corset for me. I made the purchase but I think next time I’d rather shop at their online store.

I visited this shop last week after looking through their website. The shop is near several vintage-​themed thrift stores, so it’s a nice shop to poke into while you’re here. They have a wide variety of options, and I was pleased that they carried my relatively uncommon bra size (32D and 32DD) in several styles.
I came in looking for two girdles, but they didn’t have the colorway (beige) in my size (8) in any boned girdles. I was able to try on a different color in size 6, but it cut into my waist instead of smoothing me out as the website description had said.
I asked to try the waspie, which they found in size 6 and gave me more of the vintage hourglass shape that I was shopping for. My natural waist is 26.5−27 inches, and it took me down to an even 25. I also tried the ~$ 200 short corset for comparison, and it brought my waist to 25.5 inches.
I ended up purchasing the spiral boned waspie for a pleasant $ 65, as I had expected to spend $ 85+ here on girdles. Hooray for saved $$ and better fit! I’m sure the corsets are expertly sewn, but for a vintage gal on a budget, the waspie does the trick for me!
I was the only customer here during my short visit, and while the two shop keepers weren’t overly friendly, they were able to assist me in what I was searching for. I kept getting the feeling that they would rather sit and chat with each other than help me out, but maybe I read too much into their behavior. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and can’t wait for my order to come in! :) I would love to stop in again when I get my next paycheck.

Twice now I’v come to this store to do a return and they have been closed during their posted business hours. Any chance I’ll get a return of my time and gas too?

After lusting over the Morticia corset for almost a year now I was very happy when I realized they have a brick and mortar store in Hollywood. (I’m on vacation from FL) The moment I walked into the door I was greeted and welcomed! Cheyenne and Ashleeta were super kind and sweet! They knew exactly which corset I wanted! When Ashleeta laced me up I was extremely impressed with the quality and structure. I was even lucky enough that they had the color I wanted! I actually planned on purchasing a custom made corset from another company this month… Thankfully I don’t have to! The Morticia fits my hip perfectly! Not to mention they have a great selection of lingerie throughout the store! Unfortunately I didn’t have time to look but I’ll definitely be back! Thank you ladies for making my shopping experience a pleasant one!

In my never ending search for vintage clothing and accessories I found out about What Katie Did. I guess I first chanced upon them in an antique store guide and then I checked them out on-​line. I was about to buy from them online but then I decided that I really had to get to the store. And I am glad I did.
First of all Michelle, who helped me, was an absolute doll. I told her about what kind of things I was looking for, i.e. bullet bra and open bottom girdle. She pulled some things for me and I began the trying on process. It was good that I went in, because I found that I needed a larger band width with their bras. I ended up with a bullet bra. I brought in a new vintage style dress I’d just picked up and tried the bra with it. Incredible! I also got a bra and open bottom girdle set that was not only incredibly sexy but also on sale!
I tried on a full length open bottom girdle. It was great. But I had to put that on my wish list.
This is a wonderful store. If you really want authentic style underwear this is the place to go. It is not cheap but it is worth every penny that you will spend. And you will look your absolute glamour girl best.

The vintage inspired bra’s really turned me on. Love them! Can’t wait to get back there and get me a pair of the white ones.
A lot to choose from!
I didn’t have a chance to try anything on today. But I’m going to go out of my way to give them a fair chance and I want to try on everything in their store!
SEXY!

Love the lingerie and so happy it’s finally here in la! It’s a little tricky to find but it’s wayyyy worth it. Picked up my cute girdle and thigh highs and ready to go. It’s small and quaint. Full selection of all lingerie sets. Would definitely be back. No shipping charges anymore!!!