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CC09 1940s Satin French Knickers L2019

  • 11 Aug. 2026
£39.50 GBP
Choose your colourBlack

★ Bestseller ★ Our CC09 French knickers capture authentic 1940s style with a high-waisted satin silhouette, available in black or Vintage Peach for timeless elegance and a flattering fit.

At a Glance:

Colour Peach or Black
Fabric composition

Satin: 100% Polyester  Gusset: 100% Cotton

Country of manufacture India

 

Designed to sit high on the waist and flare gently over the hips and thighs, our CC09 satin french knickers create a flattering A-line silhouette that’s both romantic and practical. A three-button side opening completes the vintage look while offering ease of wear—true to the original designs worn during the wartime era.

Waist Measurements  Waist Measures Designed to fit waist 
UK 10 / US 6 27" (68.5cm) 25-29" (63.5-73.5cm)
UK 12 / US 8 29" (73.5cm) 27-31" (68.5-78.5cm)
UK 14 / US 10 31" (78.5cm) 29-33" (73.5-84cm)
UK 16 / US 12 33" (84cm) 31-35" (78.5-89cm)
UK 18 / US 14 35" (89cm) 33-37" (84-94cm)

 

Echoing the quiet sophistication of the 1940s, our CC09 satin French knickers bring period-perfect glamour to your lingerie drawer. Cut from an original British CC41 utility pattern, they blend historical accuracy with modern comfort for a truly timeless fit.

These vintage French knickers are tailored to accommodate a slightly more generous waist than our other styles, offering approximately two inches of extra room for a more comfortable, breathable fit. The lightweight peach satin has a gentle mechanical give, allowing for easy movement whether you're dancing, lounging, or layering beneath your favourite 1940s or 1950s dress.

Made from a 100% polyester satin—lighter than the fabric used in our Maitresse or Harlow ranges—these satin French knickers match beautifully with the rest of our vintage peach and black lingerie. A 100% cotton gusset ensures lasting comfort.

Each pair is ethically produced in our trusted Indian factory, where skilled machinists bring vintage designs to life with care and precision. The CC09 style was launched in 2009, its name inspired by the original CC41 utility label introduced during wartime Britain. Our CC09 line pays tribute to the resilience and ingenuity of 1940s fashion—when creativity flourished despite rationing—and remains a celebration of vintage femininity and thoughtful design.

Whether worn alone or paired with a matching bullet bra or suspender belt, these French knickers are the perfect balance of historical authenticity and contemporary wearability.

  • 5 stars: 25 (93%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (4%)
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Anonymous
Love the look - buttons a bit loose

I bought these in size 10 after purchasing the size 12 ones previously and finding them a bit too big. I'm between sizes with my waist being in the size 12 range and my hips are size 10 - it is definitely fine to size down in this style as they run a bit bigger to allow for the lack of stretch in the satin fabric. Unfortunately postage back to UK is expensive so I kept the size 12s in case I gain weight in the future, but couldn't resist coming back to buy a pair that fits me now. The french knickers look gorgeous, they make me feel very glamourous when I wear them, and they are also convenient for wearing over a suspender belt + stockings to keep the suspender clips from showing and create a smooth line under a fitted or A line skirt. My one complaint is that a couple of the buttons were already quite loose when they arrived and so I have reinforced them all to prevent losing one. They do get put under stress as they need to be undone and done back up multiple times a day for visits to the toilet.

W
W.
I haven't worn these yet but have tried them on

I haven't worn these yet but have tried them on and they feel soft and silky. They fit well and the shape is flattering. I am delighted. I intend to wear them with my peach Merry Widow. The only thing perhaps that I would change are the buttons. They are ok but some flatter mother of pearl buttons would work better under clothes but that's just my opinion.

M
M.S.

Fit beautifully!

N
N.B.
Classy

Unique classy luxurious knickers. A must in every ladies lingerie drawer. **** and classy knickers all in one. Definitely brings you back to that retro feeling. Love this purchase! Fabric is exquisite.

S
S.L.
Superb

This is the third pair of these I have, they feel luxurious and are very well made.

Super fast delivery.

E
E.M.

Fit perfect! Love!!

E
E.M.

Beautiful and perfect size chart!!

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r.g.

CC09 1940s French Knickers L2019

K
K.K.

Absolutely lovely

K
K.K.

Absolutely beautiful

A
A.s.

super fast delivery, quality product

M
M.V.
Best Ever!!

What Katie Did satin French knickers are my favorite undies ever. Even when I'm not actually wearing them under...

E
E.T.
Fantastic fit, super soft knickers

I have been buying WKD lingerie for over 10 years, and it rarely disappoints. This is another example of a period-correct, yet absolutely comfort-driven item of underwear. So soft and well constructed. Made for women, not mannequins. I will buy more!

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L.M.
Please do further plus sizes!

These are so gorgeous but my hips have grown since I got them - if you could consider going up to a 20 (and further to be extra size inclusive, that would be amazing!

F
F.C.
Great purchase

Nice, sexy and very well made, my wife loved it!

M
M.S.
French knickers

These are lovely. I have purchased them before in a different colour.

B
B.B.
Stylish and fresh

I bought these for the summer, I wanted something to keep me feeling fresh and cool.
The fit is great and I love the delicate peach colour. I will definitely be buying more of this style!

J
J.B.
Loved them

I really loved these, they feel like wearing a fluffy cloud. I did size up (more or less following the size-guide though) but they were several inches too big. As I have some basic sewing skills that was no problem; I just fixed them. I will certainly buy more of these in the future, but I will buy my usual size 12.

S
S.T.
french knickers

They are just gorgeous and lovely to wear

A
A.S.
So Comfy

Not my first and I’ll be back for more. They’re well made, simply made, soft and silky fabric, wash easily and last.

K
K.B.
Perfect

Perfect. Just perfect. Comfy, luxurious, beautiful. One of my favourite lingerie pieces.

A
A.R.
Gorgeous and comfortable

Very happy with the knickers; they look beautiful and are comfortable wear. I love the button fastenings. The top button isn’t the easiest to close and open but I expect that to get easier over time.

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S.G.
French Knickers

Lovely shape that is great for my pear shape. I did not like the buttons which were white on peach, just looked like a bad match. They were also very difficult to use, not what you need when you need to spend a penny. I replaced them with something that was easy to use and matched the colour. Excellent pre-sale advice about sizing.

M
M.S.
French Knickers

I love them. Lovely quality and perfect fit.

K
K.E.
In a good mood

I am as always very happy with my items. I have been a customer for a long time and you have never disappointed me 😃😃

A
A.R.
Live for French knickers tbh

I'm obsessed with vintage lingerie, lingerie in general - and these are such a classic!

S
S.S.
Fabulous as always!

Perfect! Definitely cannot recommend this lingerie enough x

A
A.

Waist sizes on French nickers

What Katie Did

Hi Anne,

Thank you for reaching out.

Please find a link to our size guide below to get an idea of which size to get for your French Knickers:

https://www.whatkatiedid.com/pages/dress-sizing

Please note, the waist on our French Knickers will fit 2-3 inches larger than our official size chart (see below) as we allow for breathing room, plus there is a little mechanical give.

I hope this helps!

Kind Regards,

Charlie

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N.D.

Hello, I’m wondering if the french knickers are ever made in size Uk 8/US 4? Thanks!

What Katie Did

Hi there,

I'm afraid our French Knickers have always started at a UK size 10 as they are made from non stretch fabric.

But never say never, we may introduce this size in this style in the future.

Kind Regards,

Charlie

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