Vintage Lingerie Sets & Retro Lingerie

Vintage lingerie has been at the heart of What Katie Did since the early 2000s. Inspired by the elegance and structure of 1940s and 1950s lingerie, our classic collections are designed to mix and match effortlessly using signature peach and black fabrics that remain part of the range year after year.

From bullet bras and suspender belts to girdles, slips, and high-waisted knickers, our vintage lingerie sets combine authentic retro styling with modern comfort and fit. Designed for everyday glamour as well as special occasions, these timeless pieces celebrate the golden age of lingerie while remaining easy to wear today.

Explore Vintage Lingerie Styles

From bullet bras and girdles to suspender belts and high-waisted knickers, discover timeless vintage lingerie inspired by 1940s and 1950s glamour.
black 1950s lingerie including bullet bras and suspender belts

Maitresse Black 1950s Lingerie

1950s style lingerie in vintage peach satin

Harlow Lingerie

Vintage 1950s inspired merry widow basque worn with seamed stockings

Glamour Shapewear

Corsets by What Katie Did. Overbust Corsets and Waist Training Underbust Corsets.

Waist Shaping Quality Corsets

1940s lingerie inspired by true vintage cc41 designs

CC09 1940s Lingerie

1950s pin up lingerie made in recycled black and white fabrics.

Liz: 1950s Retro Lingerie

Retro Lingerie | Glamorous Lingerie Inspired by the 1950s

1950s Retro Lingerie

1950s frilly petticoats in sheer nylon

The 1950s Frilly Petticoat

vintage inspired full length black lace kimono robe

Vintage Loungewear

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  • Padded Bullet Bra L6035

    £47.50 GBP

    Padded Bullet Bra L6035
    £47.50 GBP

  • Maitresse 1950s Bullet Bra L6070

    £46.75 GBP

    Maitresse 1950s Bullet Bra L6070
    £46.75 GBP

  • Maitresse Black Suspender Belt L2120

    £46.75 GBP

    Maitresse Black Suspender Belt L2120
    £46.75 GBP

  • Maitresse Narrow Suspender Belt L2122

    £46.75 GBP

    Maitresse Narrow Suspender Belt L2122
    £46.75 GBP

  • Maitresse Girdlette L3023

    £51.99 GBP

    Maitresse Girdlette L3023
    £51.99 GBP

  • Maitresse High Waisted Knickers L2121

    £34.50 GBP

    Maitresse High Waisted Knickers L2121
    £34.50 GBP

  • Maitresse 1960s Little Knickers L2123

    £28.75 GBP

    Maitresse 1960s Little Knickers L2123
    £28.75 GBP

  • Maitresse Black Satin Thong L2095

    £25.75 GBP

    Maitresse Black Satin Thong L2095
    £25.75 GBP

  • Harlow Peach Satin Bullet Bra l6071

    £46.75 GBP

    Harlow Peach Satin Bullet Bra l6071
    £46.75 GBP

  • Harlow 6 Strap Suspender Belt L2137

    £46.75 GBP

    Harlow 6 Strap Suspender Belt L2137
    £46.75 GBP

  • Harlow Vintage Peach Girdlette H2128

    £51.99 GBP

    Harlow Vintage Peach Girdlette H2128
    £51.99 GBP

  • Harlow 1950s Knickers L2135

    £34.50 GBP

    Harlow 1950s Knickers L2135
    £34.50 GBP

  • Harlow Little Knickers L2136

    £28.75 GBP

    Harlow Little Knickers L2136
    £28.75 GBP

  • CC09 1940s Bra L6036

    £42.50 GBP

    CC09 1940s Bra L6036
    £42.50 GBP

  • CC09 1940s Suspender Belt L6020

    £47.50 GBP

    CC09 1940s Suspender Belt L6020
    £47.50 GBP

  • CC09 1940s Satin French Knickers L2019

    £39.50 GBP

    CC09 1940s Satin French Knickers L2019
    £39.50 GBP

  • Glamour 1950s Underwired Bra L6034

    £62.50 GBP

    Glamour 1950s Underwired Bra L6034
    £62.50 GBP

  • Merry Widow Glamour Nouveau L3035

    £119.50 GBP

    Merry Widow Glamour Nouveau L3035
    £119.50 GBP

  • Glamour Vintage Corselette L3021

    £109.50 GBP

    Glamour Vintage Corselette L3021
    £109.50 GBP

  • Glamour Waist Cincher L3018

    £64.50 GBP

    Glamour Waist Cincher L3018
    £64.50 GBP

  • Glamour Midi Waspie

    £51.50 GBP

    Glamour Midi Waspie
    £51.50 GBP

  • Glamour Waspie Cincher L3034

    £46.75 GBP

    Glamour Waspie Cincher L3034
    £46.75 GBP

  • Glamour Longline Girdle L3024

    £78.99 GBP

    Glamour Longline Girdle L3024
    £78.99 GBP

  • Glamour Open Bottom Girdle L3019

    £54.50 GBP

    Glamour Open Bottom Girdle L3019
    £54.50 GBP

A Guide to Vintage Lingerie
Classic Vintage Lingerie Sets

Our classic vintage lingerie collections are designed to mix and match effortlessly using signature peach and black fabrics that remain part of the range year after year. Inspired by authentic 1940s and 1950s lingerie, these timeless pieces combine vintage glamour with modern comfort and fit.
Bullet Bras & Vintage Silhouettes

The bullet bra became one of the defining lingerie styles of the 1950s, creating the sculpted silhouette associated with mid-century glamour. Our collections include authentic circle stitch and cone bra styles designed using decades of research into vintage construction and fit.
Girdles, Suspender Belts & Shapewear

Alongside vintage bras and knickers, our collections include girdles, suspender belts, and glamour shapewear inspired by original mid-century lingerie. Designed for everyday wear as well as vintage events and reproduction fashion, these pieces help create the smooth silhouettes associated with 1950s styling.
Corsets & Waist Shaping

Our corsets and waist cinchers combine traditional steel boned construction with over 25 years of pattern refinement. Inspired by vintage corsetry and designed for comfort as well as dramatic shaping, they remain an important part of the What Katie Did silhouette.
Why Choose What Katie Did Lingerie?

What Katie Did has specialised in vintage-inspired lingerie since the early 2000s, creating collections inspired by the elegance and structure of 1940s and 1950s fashion. Designed in-house and produced by specialist factories, our lingerie combines authentic vintage styling with modern comfort, fit, and durability.