What Katie Did Reviews 155

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 76 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality and vintage style of the products, often noting how well the garments fit and how long they last. Many appreciate the ease of the ordering process and the quick, efficient delivery service, with items frequently arriving sooner than expected and beautifully wrapped. The service is also highly regarded, with people highlighting the helpfulness and honesty of the staff, who ensure customers find the best items for their needs. Reviewers feel beautiful and special wearing these pieces, which are described as making outfits feel complete. However, some customers experienced issues with sizing, finding items either too big or too tight despite using measurement charts, and a few received incorrect sizes. There were also occasional concerns about shipping delays and one instance of a product being perceived as poor quality. Additionally, some reviewers expressed a desire for more inclusive sizing, particularly for smaller cup sizes in bras.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ordering was easy and painless. The shipping far faster than expected. But what was bought far exceeded expectations even today over a year and a half later. The owner always marvels at how long t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful stockings that suits my vintage wardrobe perfectly no matter what colours I'm wearing. I think I actually have a full set of coloured seamed stockings now and I always get comments on how l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was lucky enough to go for a fitting and I’m over the moon with my Glamour Merry Widow corset. It was such a special experience as thy fitting me just before Christmas, I was able to explore other s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I visited the HQ for a fitting and Charlie was an absolute delight! She helped me find the perfect bras and shapewear, and even found me a lovely dress that fit perfectly. She was friendly, helpful an... See more


Company details

  1. #11 of 38 best companies in Lingerie shop
  2. #19 of 34 best companies in Vintage Clothing Shop

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What Katie Did is a world-renowned British brand creating exquisite vintage-inspired lingerie and fashion since 1999. As one of the leading brands in our niche, we take great pride in our legacy of crafting pieces that capture the glamour, elegance and beauty of eras past. Our iconic designs have graced the covers of prestigious magazines like Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. What Katie Did creations are also regularly featured on stage and screen, from West End theatres in London to Broadway shows in New York and Hollywood films. While we've grown to be internationally recognized, at heart we remain a small, close-knit company. Everything, from design to production to shipping orders, is done in-house by our dedicated team. Providing personalized customer service and building relationships with our valued customers is extremely important to us. We welcome you to share your experiences with What Katie Did here on Trustpilot. Your feedback is immensely valuable in helping us continue to provide the highest quality products and service. Whether you have purchased from us for years or are a first-time customer, we would be delighted to hear your honest thoughts. Thank you for supporting our small business and our passion for vintage-inspired fashion!


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4.7

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

155 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal service, unique lingerie company

Absolutely phenomenal service! I'm so used to poor customer service these days that I was actually taken aback by the professionalism and expertise of the WKD staff. Firstly they explained what size of bra I needed. They have charts that help explain this but were instantly accessible and helpful on the phone. I wanted a particular corset, but they advised an alternative that would fit better based on my measurements and the level of tummy control I was after. I promptly ordered what was suggested but unfortunately the carrier failed to deliver on time, however WKD staff were able to resolve this for me satisfactorily and actually went beyond what I was expecting. The items were great quality, they felt luxurious. I felt I needed a slightly longer strap on the bra and returned for an exchange. WKD made this very simple via an online Royal Mail system and the postman came and picked it up from my house the very next day free of charge. No need for me to go to the post office! Extremely impressed and must say they have the best quality stockings too, in shades for a wide variety of skin tones which in itself is amazing, other retailers could take note!!

25 June 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Wow, thank you so much Andrea. We are a tiny brand and really do care about each and every customer and order and although we don't get it right 100% of the time, we do the best we can. Actually as I type someone is running around with a tape measure to ensure something will fit another customer!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service as always

I am a returning customer to What Katie Did. The company offers great service and high quality products.

24 June 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you so much Jennifer for leaving a review and for all your orders. I hope you continue to delight in our future collections.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a beautiful dress in the sale

Bought a beautiful dress in the sale, and took the plunge and bought a waist cincher for the first time. Wow! Sizing advice was spot on, it fits perfectly and transforms the look of the dress. I will be buying more from Katie!

24 June 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you so much for leaving us a review. I'm glad the cincher works for you, it might not be for every day but certainly does make a difference when you want to go all out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal and trustful relationship

Personal and trustful relationship, good products, fast shipment, always help if there are problems (customs e.g.). Only packaging could be a little bit better :-)

28 May 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you Alex! Alex is actually one of our wholesale customers who is behind https://www.ars-vivendi.de/ in Germany with whom we've been working with for many many years. Packaging for wholesale customers does differ from our other orders as we recycle packaging materials from other shipments we receive.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Cc09 French knickers …

I spoke at length with staff re their sizings and got the recommended size, they were lovely and good quality but huge when they arrived so being so unsure of the sizes I went for a refund. Sending back with Royal Mail was a nightmare, I arranged a collection from home but ended up going to the sorting office to get the label printed as no one turned up. This was an expensive try as the shipping was nearly £8.00

30 May 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you found our staff lovely and our products to be of good quality.

Our customer service representative advised during your phone conversation that the garment might not provide an ideal fit based on the information you shared. We aim to offer the best guidance to ensure customer satisfaction, but we understand that fit preferences can vary.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the return process. It's disappointing that Royal Mail did not complete the scheduled pick-up as planned. We've notified Royal Mail of the issue. While the shipping carrier's error was outside of our control, we regret the hassle this caused you in having to visit the sorting office yourself to return the item.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finaly the right bra

Finaly the right bra. If you are into vintage underwear and have had a mastectomy the What Katie Did long line bra is well made has a beautiful vintage look and most importantly keeps your padding/falsie in place. Thankyou for giving me my confidence back Belinda.

10 June 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you so much for leaving a review and letting us know that our longline works for mastectomies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding!

The whole experience from the accurate details of each item provided to the sizing charts to customer service. No issues with returns and the clothing is so well made. I can't get enough of What Katie Did merchandise. Never disappointed.

16 May 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you so much! I'll be sure to pass your words on to our customer service team, Kind regards, Katie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just received your package

Just received your package. My husband surprised me with two new bullet bras which I love.
The summer edition of your magazine is fantastic. Love the new look and format. Excited to see the lovely Miss Bee Townsend featured. Love her!!
Thank you for sharing events and factory updates along with your wonderful items, new and timeless.
P.S
We really appreciate seeing your models not covered in tattoos showing your line. The tattoos really distract from your products.

30 May 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you (and your husband!) so much for leaving such a lovely review. However, I must warn you that the next magazine does feature models with tattoos almost exclusively! It's not planned that way, just like the current issue being predominantly women of colour - it's just the way our shoots work out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful dress amazing quality cotton…

Beautiful dress amazing quality cotton and always really fast sending the parcel to Royal Mail .

28 May 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you so much for your review and I'm so glad you like the quality of our fabrics. Quality and feel are impossible to really show online so it's good to know that we live up to your expectations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

LOVE THE WEBSITE AND LOVE THE…

LOVE THE WEBSITE AND LOVE THE PRODUCTS!!!
Never disappointed and there is always something exciting to view and decide ...too much good stuff!
And the quality - the best!

28 May 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Yay! Thank you so much for your review and can't wait for you to see what we've got coming up next!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glamour Plus!

Exceptional service with a charmingly vintage twist to the packaging, which has a boutique-style personal touch. A WKD customer always feels like they are part of an exclusive club that celebrates and respects the true connoisseur of mid-century glamour. Bravo!

2 May 2024
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you so much for your lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Luxurious gloves

I bought two pairs of long/full-length, black gloves - one pair sheer and the other pair satin.
I can't wait to wear these gloves while wearing one of my darker dresses for that vampish look!
When the WKD email came through advertising these gloves, I was immediately tempted, but was worried that they might not be big enough. One size fits all etc. but I'm a crossdresser with larger than average hands. So I emailed with my hand measurements, got a prompt, friendly and reassuring email reply and I went ahead and bought both the sheer and the satin gloves.
They arrived a couple of days later.
They fit beautifully, are alluringly long and are wonderful.
I've got a photo shoot next month and I'm planning to feature both pairs in some of the photos.

10 October 2023
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Reply from What Katie Did

Thank you for leaving a lovely review. We did test the gloves on a variety of hands and were pretty sure they'd fit you, so are so glad you're happy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used to visit their shop in London…

I used to visit their shop in London which was lovely, but since it's closed have been shopping on their website. Although their website customer service is very helpful I visited their office yesterday to try on in person. I was made very welcome and although they don't have a shop, you need to let them know what you want to try from their collection, it was well worth the trip to Pangbourne. Plus I got to meet everyone who works there too.

1 August 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor service, refund refused = Avoid

I ordered their Merry Widow for a special event. First problem was that it took six weeks to arrive, they were quick enough to charge my credit card. It was originally expected in three weeks but absolutely no communication that it had been delayed, I had to chase them.

Problem 2: despite asking their customer service for fitting advice (with my measurements) the garment when it finally arrived was far too small. So it was sent back.

Problem 3: The garment was sent back exactly as I had received it. WKD are refusing to refund as they claim garment was not complete, missing one or more suspender straps, even though it is as I received it. They are refusing the whole amount, which is not proportionate. Instead they have accused me of lying about the condition of the garment!

So I am now pursuing a claim through my card company. I can only presume that this is a money making scam.

Beware and if returning any goods to this company make sure you photograph them first! Frankly though I'd go elsewhere.

14 July 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not recommend

I ordered the 1940s style CC09 bra in my usual size but when it arrived it was absolutely tiny and far too tight. The quality was really disappointing, the stitching was poorly done and material was not silk or satin as expected. I was also disappointed that its not made in the UK and it's 100% polyester and made in India, so very cheap and clearly not worth the price at all. Sent the bra back for a refund but I didn't even get a full refund, they ripped me off by £3.49 so I would not recommend this company. They also delete any negative reviews from their Facebook page! 🚩🚩🚩

2 June 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have no interest in this company or…

I have no interest in this company or their products and have consistently tried to remove myself from their mailing list and yet they still spam my email account almost daily.

I have contacted them 4 or 5 times, sent messages to them and no joy.

Perhaps this will get their attention and they may realise that unsolicited emails are a breach of GDPR and they can be fined.

21 February 2022
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