What Katie Did

Ich musste ein bisschen suchen, bis ich den Laden gefunden hatte. Er versteckt sich in einer kleinen Einkaufspassage voller kleiner Läden. Ich war an einem Wochenende da und aufgrund des Marktrubels hatte ich das Gebäude gar nicht wahrgenommen.
Die Boutique selbst ist klein und schnuckelig. Genau der Boudoir-​Stil, den man eben bei Katie kennt und liebt. Zwei Umkleidekabinen mit schweren Vorhängen und flauschigen Teppichen, ein kleines Warte-​Sofa, eine Strumpftheke und eine nette Auswahl der Dessous-​Kollektion. Leider gab es nicht alle Modelle in allen Größen oder Farben. Das ist aber durchaus leicht zu verschmerzen, da die Verkäuferinnen sehr nett und v.a. sehr kompetent sind und so auch mit Quergrößen geschaut werden kann, was passt. Alles kann binnen kurzer Zeit bestellt werden oder sie liefern direkt nach Hause, ohne Zusatzkosten! Ich hatte z.B. ohnehin schon das Problem mit dem Übergepäck, da konnte ich einfach im Laden bezahlen und die Sachen wurden mir direkt nach Deutschland geschickt. Ein wunderhübsches Beutelchen bekam ich auf freundliche Nachfrage dennoch als Andenken :)
Wer Retrowäsche mag und echte Shape Wear sucht, ist bei What Katie Did auf jeden Fall richtig! Ich habe diverse Teile dieses Labels und bin seit Jahren hochzufrieden! Die Sachen sind ihr Geld auf jeden Fall wert und auch alle online zu haben. Der Besuch im Laden war für mich einfach ein kleines, persönliches Highlight während meines London-​Besuchs. Einziger Nachteil bei What Katie Did: Hohe Suchtgefahr! *lach* Ich persönlich kann von den Hüfthaltern und Korsetts gar nicht genug bekommen.

This cute shop is tucked away in a mini mall on Portobello. The nearest Tube station is Ladbroke Grove, but unless I’m in a hurry, I get off at Notting Hill Gate and stroll down Portobello, enjoying the crisp fall air.
The store is a bit small but well stocked with unique well made retro inspired lingerie you won’t find anywhere else (just check out the bullet bras — whoa). The fully fashioned stockings are simply gorgeous and you won’t find this quality anywhere else.
The shop girl was very nice & helpful and made me laugh when things got a little awkward when she came into the dressing room to assist with sizing.
A lovely store indeed.

Nice shop full with 50’s inspired lingerie and they have a wide variety of colours and sizes. Here you can find almost everything from that period. Staff is friendly and prices are moderate.

Absolutely wonderful vintage inspired lingerie store. Popped in here for a browse and I wanted to buy everything.

I adore this shop just off the Portobello Road in London, the staff are always friendly and the lingerie is like something out of a 40’s/50’s starlets boudior
They also sell beautiful stockings and Besame cosmetics A real little gem of a shop. perfect for the finishing touches to those who love a little bit of glamour under our 50’s dresses!

I love boobs. I really do, but sometimes they get a little boring. «Boring?» I hear you cry… Yes, down right boring. I’m mean, there they are sitting on your chest, being all boobie-​like. They can be pushed up, Wonder Bra style, or minimised down, M&S style. Either way, that’s about all they can do.
Now What Katy Did, is she re-​introduced vintage undies. If you have tits, you can’t wear other people’s bras, that’s like borrowing a fountain pen; it’s been molded by its owners personal style of movement and shape. So if you want to explore the bra and undergarment styles of the past, buying them vintage is pretty tough. But here, you actually can have a clean, freshly made 1950s pointy bra. Don’t think Madonna, think Joan from Mad Men. I promise you they are sexy. They also do fantastic sets and burlesque undies, all a little crazy for me, but fun to try on.
The staff here, I will say, are very helpful, not very friendly but they certainly know their products and will advise you as to shape and style as well as sizing. This is a specialist undies shop. And if you want a new look for your boobs, you’ll find it here.
The shop is just inside the small arcade by the side of The Portobello Green Market.

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I love this 40s inspired lingerie boutique. We seem to have lost some glamour since then but I’ve seen more and more of these independent stores opening up to revive a byegone era, especially since Burlesque has become so popular once again.
The gorgeous boned corsets are a bit out of my price range and I’m not entirely sure about the pointy bras, but the retro seamed stockings and french knickers are super sexy and pretty reasonable too, starting at £4.50. If you want accessories to finish your look they also got satin gloves and of course high waist suspenders! Et voila, you’re Ava Gardner.

A fabulous store aimed at the discerning vintage/​burlesque customer!
The underwear is fabulous quality and they have a varied range in nice fabrics.
Compared to other companies in this area, the prices are also very reasonable.

A decadent doll’s dreamland! If you’re inspired by 40s/​50s style fashions or fancy trying your hand at burlesque you’ll love this store, located on the Portobello Rd.
The corsets (both under and over bust) are well made and staff are excellent in helping out and providing info and advice for first timers.
A great range of other underwear items too in various designs and sizes.
If you can get there on a week day I would recommend that over the hustle and bustle of a saturday.

Fantastically well made corsets. Great hosiery and frilly knickers. Staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Excellent service.

Shop with corsets, lingerie, shapewear and hosiery on Portobello Road. Very retro and very 40s and 50s feeling in the shop. They have absolutely everything you need in underwear and if they don’t have they will order it for you. The staff knows all about the right sizing in underwear and will measure you so you get the perfect fit. Very busy on saturdays.