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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  • Kate 1950s Longline Bra L6101

    $91.00 USD

    Kate 1950s Longline Bra L6101
    $91.00 USD

  • Kate Panty Girdle L2077

    $91.00 USD

    Kate Panty Girdle L2077
    $91.00 USD

  • 1950s Black Frilly Petticoat L8021B

    $74.00 USD

    1950s Black Frilly Petticoat L8021B
    $74.00 USD

  • Vintage Peach Frilly Petticoat L8021PE

    $74.00 USD

    Vintage Peach Frilly Petticoat L8021PE
    $74.00 USD

  • Retro Red Frilly Petticoat L8021R

    $74.00 USD

    Retro Red Frilly Petticoat L8021R
    $74.00 USD

  • Pink Frilly Petticoat L8021P

    $74.00 USD

    Pink Frilly Petticoat L8021P
    $74.00 USD

  • White Frilly Petticoat L8021W

    $74.00 USD

    White Frilly Petticoat L8021W
    $74.00 USD

  • Liz Nouveau Black Retro Bra L6016A

    $79.00 USD

    Liz Nouveau Black Retro Bra L6016A
    $79.00 USD

  • Liz 6 Strap Suspender Belt L2094

    $79.00 USD

    Liz 6 Strap Suspender Belt L2094
    $79.00 USD

  • Liz Black Suspender Knickers L2083

    $62.00 USD

    Liz Black Suspender Knickers L2083
    $62.00 USD

  • Liz Black Cinch Girdle

    $79.00 USD

    Liz Black Cinch Girdle
    $79.00 USD

  • Liz Black High Waist Knickers L2082

    $54.00 USD

    Liz Black High Waist Knickers L2082
    $54.00 USD

  • Trixie Black Firm Control Girdle

    $91.00 USD

    Trixie Black Firm Control Girdle
    $91.00 USD

  • Liz Nouveau White Retro Bra L6016WA

    $79.00 USD

    Liz Nouveau White Retro Bra L6016WA
    $79.00 USD

  • Liz White High Waist Knickers L2082w

    $54.00 USD

    Liz White High Waist Knickers L2082w
    $54.00 USD

  • Trixie White Firm Control Girdle

    $91.00 USD

    Trixie White Firm Control Girdle
    $91.00 USD

  • Demi Waspie Corset L4099

    $182.00 USD

    Demi Waspie Corset L4099
    $182.00 USD

  • Demi Corset L4100

    $244.00 USD

    Demi Corset L4100
    $244.00 USD

  • Overbust Corset L4092

    $330.00 USD

    Overbust Corset L4092
    $330.00 USD

  • Luna Waspie Short Corset L4087

    $272.00 USD

    Luna Waspie Short Corset L4087
    $272.00 USD

  • Luna Extreme Waspie Corset L4094

    $284.00 USD

    Luna Extreme Waspie Corset L4094
    $284.00 USD

  • Morticia Underbust Corset L4086

    $324.00 USD

    Morticia Underbust Corset L4086
    $324.00 USD

  • Morticia Extreme Underbust Corset L4093

    $330.00 USD

    Morticia Extreme Underbust Corset L4093
    $330.00 USD

  • Zita Steel Boned Underbust Corset L4090

    $272.00 USD

    Zita Steel Boned Underbust Corset L4090
    $272.00 USD

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.