The measurements below are to be taken as a rough guide as, with the exception of corsets our lingerie stretches and while our clothing is none stretch there is ease built in for a comfortable fit (see Stretch and Ease below). If you are familiar with other reproduction clothing brands you should be the same size in our clothing ranges.
Black Trixie Firm Control Girdle
$103.00
Discover the ultimate in shaping and smoothing with What Katie Did's Trixie Firm Control Girdle, designed to create an exceptionally smooth silhouette under your favorite outfits. Crafted from heavyweight power-mesh, this girdle offers the closest feel and performance to authentic vintage corsetry, ensuring you look and feel your best.
The Trixie Girdle is a pull-on style, meaning you simply step into it and wiggle it up over your hips for a perfect fit. The simple design features seams at the sides, minimizing visible lines and bulges under clothing for a flawlessly smooth appearance. With six metal suspender clips, this girdle is perfect for pairing with your favourite stockings, creating a classic and alluring vintage-inspired ensemble.
One of the standout features of our firm control girdle is the wide elastic cuff at the back, a true vintage detail that is rarely found in modern elastics. This cuff not only adds to the girdle's authentic retro charm but also serves a practical purpose by preventing rolling and ensuring a comfortable, secure fit throughout the day.
Achieve Unparalleled Control and Vintage-Inspired Style with Our Trixie Firm Control Girdle
Crafted from a robust blend of 80% nylon and 20% elastane, the power-mesh used in our Trixie Girdle is sourced and manufactured in Nottingham, England, a city historically renowned for its expertise in lingerie production, sadly our factory is just about the only one left . This exceptional material provides unparalleled control and durability, ensuring that your girdle will maintain its shape and effectiveness wash after wash.
Experience the perfect combination of vintage style, superior craftsmanship, and uncompromising control with What Katie Did's Trixie Firm Control Girdle. Elevate your lingerie collection with this essential piece and revel in the confidence that comes with knowing you look your absolute best.
Fitting Room: Shapewear
Size Chart
| Dress Size | Bust | Waist | Hip |
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Size UK 8 / US 4 |
Bust 31"/79cm |
Waist 23"/59cm |
Hips 33"/84cm |
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Size UK 10 / US 6 |
Bust 33"/84cm |
Waist 25"/64cm |
Hips 35"/89cm |
|
Size UK 12 / US 8 |
Bust 35"/89cm |
Waist 27"/69cm |
Hips 37"/94cm |
|
Size UK 14 / US 10 |
Bust 37"/94cm |
Waist 29"/74cm |
Hips 39"/99cm |
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Size UK 16 / US 12 |
Bust 39"/99cm |
Waist 31"/79cm |
Hips 41"/104cm |
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Size UK 18 / US 14 |
Bust 41"/104cm |
Waist 33"/84cm |
Hips 43"/109cm |
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Size UK 20 / US 16 |
Bust 43"/109cm |
Waist 35"/89cm
|
Hips 45"/114cm
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Size UK 22 / US 18 |
Bust 45"/114cm |
Waist 37"/94cm |
Hips 47"/119cm |
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Size UK 24 / US 20 |
Bust 47"/119cm |
Waist 39"/99cm |
Hips 49"/124cm |
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Size UK 26 . US 22 |
Bust 49"/124cm |
Waist 41"/104cm |
Hips 51"/129cm |
Stretch and Ease
Most of our lingerie is made from stretch fabrics so the measurements here are a rough guideline. Our garments will fit a couple of inches either side of the measurements below, especially with larger sizes which do have a lot more stretch.
The measurements for our sizing are for the size they are designed to fit, not the actual garment measurments as ease and negative ease is built into the garments to ensure you can breath!
If you are used to wearing other reproduction vintage brands then our sizing should be inline with them. If you normally wear high street brands you might need to go up one size in our shapewear items which are designed to be worn very tightly.
Waist Cincher & Waspie Sizing
Designed to comfortably cinch your waist. Ensure that the reinforced shaping bands sit on the narrowest point of your waist for maximum sculpting.
Always choose the size closest to your waist measurement. It is possible to go down a size in our waist cinchers and waspies especially if you're used to wearing vintage style shapewear.
Waist Cinchers are great under full skirted 1950s style dresses with nipped in waists.
Corselette & Merry Widow Sizing
Our Corselette and Merry Widows are sized by bra size, but as they shape your whole torso you need to take your dress size into account too.
Band size 32 = dress size UK 10, US 6, 34 = dress size UK 12, US 8, 36 = dress size US 14, US 10 and 38 = US dress size 16, UK 12(of course, these are What Katie Did dress sizes which might be different to what you're used to, see our size chart for the measurements of our dress sizes)
If you wear, for example, a 32D bra but are a dress size UK 14, US 10 you will need to adjust your Corselette/Merry Widow size so it fits correctly on the body by selecting a 36B (if you go up a band size you need to go down a cup size).
Girdle Sizing
You need to take in to account both your waist and hip measurements when selecting a girdle. If you are wearing a girdle that finishes on your waist then it's best to choose the size closest to your waist measurement to avoid a muffin top. If you do have a large waist in comparision to your hips it might be better to go for a longline underbust girdle which will give you a smooth line from underbust to derriere.
Our underbust girdles contain spiral steel boning to ensure they don't roll down.
Girdles are designed to flatten your tummy and smooth your hips and derriere. Always step into your girdle. Ideal under tight fitting pencil skirts.