What Katie Did + Sarsparilly = Swoon

I have always been naturally blessed with a very hourglass figure
Regardless of that, I have always loved corsets, ever since I was a little bity baby quirky Jasmine.

I have owned many over the years but have always had the issue of getting one that fit me well with my already very curvy shape, I love extreme curves and some of the first I ever owned that just fit so well off the rack, were my corsets I brought from What Katie Did.

Recently I was blessed to a part of a collaboration with What Katie Did and the amazing Sarsparilly so I was able to wear two of my all time favourite corsets and have some amazing pictures taken by the ever talented Suz Forrester Photography.

What Katie Did is a faux vintage lingerie brand from the UK. 

I have always lusted after What Katie Did underwear but being a plus size girl, I was anxious if it would fit. The corsets did of course but would anything else. Lets just say I was very happily surprised. it all fit so well.

The corset of course I knew would be amazing.

this is my baby the Vamp Corset – I think it is WKD's most extreme curve corsets. it has hip gores that help give more room in the hips, that way I can really reduce my waist without it being too tight on the hips or ribs.

I am wearing -
Maitresse Curve Bullet Bra, 40 F - £35
Maitresse Nouveau Deep Suspender Belt, UK 18 - £37.50
Maitresse Nouveau Deep Knickers, UK/AU 18  - £26.50
Vamp Corset, 32” reduced Waist Sizes - £169.50
Black Glamour Seamed Stockings, M/L - £10

The dress in the background is the stunning Violetta Jones dress from Sarsparilly.

Sarsparilly is an Australian based handmade clothing company that specialises in vintage inspired women's dresses with fun prints.  They have everything from classic florals to kitsch and pop culture reference prints.

I have a few of these amazing dresses and love them all. I even had two specifically made for me in Zelda inspired gaming prints for my trip to PAX Aus last year.

We styled it with some Red accents. This dress has a double layer skirt with a purple and white polkadot under layer. it is just darling and hugs my curves perfectly. 

Oh and it has pockets !!

I added some Red Glamour Seamed Stockings for a extra little red pop

 The second outfit was a much softer look, much like the previous set. I was very happily surprised with how well the underwear all fit.

I am wearing - 
Harlow Curve Bullet Bra, 40F - £35
Harlow Nouveau Suspender Belt, UK/AU 18 - £37.50
Harlow Nouveau Deep Knickers, UK/AU 18 - £26.50
Lily Corset, 30” Reduced Waist Sizes - £169.50
Blue Glamour Seamed Stockings, M/L - £10

The lily corset is slightly less curvy  than the vamp but still provides and amazing shape. It is just so soft and elegant.

The final dress is the absolute daring Sweet Sadie Dress

it is a super soft pink gingham cottom with the most adorable daisy detail on the waist and hem.

and you guessed it...POCKETS.. 
This dress made me long for a soft spring breeze and warm sun.

 I hope you will all agree with my title..

What Katie Did + Sarsparilly = Swoon...

every damn time 

Credits: 

Model: Me (Quirky and Curvy)

Photographer: Suz Forrester

Hair and Make-Up: Melinda Wenig

Other Pieces: 

Jewellery by Pzella Acessories

Beaded necklaces by Debstar Designs

You got that where?? - Stockings - The Big Tights Company

As you may have noticed, I wear stockings everyday usually. 

It is just one of my preferences. I have always disliked pantyhose as finding ones that work on me is very hard and even if they do they drive me bonkers. 

Being slightly above average height for a girl 5'7" (169cm) and plus size makes getting any stockings or tights a bit of a nightmare. 

I get asked a lot over at my Instagram page.. Where do you get those from? And I totally understand the question. Tracking down good fitting, nice feeling stockings for plus size is challenge. 

So I thought over a few posts I would share some of my favourite places for stockings.

So first off the rank is..

The Big Tights Company.

Based out of the UK, The Big Tights Company is a haven for the Plus Size Stocking wearer.

They have a pretty decent selection of Stockings and Tights, as well as a few other items.

As I mentioned before I have only worn the stockings as I do not wear tights or pantyhose. I own so many pairs of these stockings and wear them very often.

for those playing at home, 
I usually wear a size 18 (Australian) in clothes and am 169cm or 5ft7" Tall.

They have three main styles of stockings that require suspension (require a girdle or suspender belt).

Plain 20 Denier Matte Stockings - Black, Red and Natural

These fit like a dream. 

I wear the smallest size UK 30/32 which fits thighs up to 28" (71cm) and a height of 5ft 11"

They sit lovely and high on my thighs and do not squeeze or roll at all. 

The texture is nice and soft and smooth. They have a wonderful amount of stretch as well so fit so well. They would also be great for those stocking wearers who are shorter with thicker thighs or taller with thinner. 

Seamed 20 Denier Stockings - Black and Natural

These are the size and fit as the plain stockings. The seams look nice, they are not too fine but not clumsy and chunky. they are very flat so it can be a little hard to feel them when putting on to be sure they are straight.

The seams are occasionally prone to wandering but stay put a majority of the time. They are so lovely and comfy.

Prague Lady Lace Top Stockings - Black and Champagne

as like the other stockings I wear the smallest size, 
UK20/24 that fits Thigh to 29″ (75cms) and a height to 5FT 10″

These have a lovely wide lace welt which doesn't roll down and sits so nicely on your thigh. No digging in at all. As with the others the stocking is nice and soft. 

Big tights company does off a range of Stay ups as well. I have only tried one pair of these, the Microfibre Opaque stay ups. They fit as nice as the ones previously mentioned and being microfibre are great for those cooler days. I do also have to say, much to my surprise the stay up do actually stay up very well and do not roll down. I am still however always likely to wear them with a suspender belt regardless. I just like the look and have trust issues with stay ups

So for my fellow plus sized or taller ladies and gents out there who love to or would like to wear stockings I would definitely recommend giving The Big Tights Company a try.