This entry is a summary of the review video “WKD Raw Silk Morticia Corset Review (UPDATED)” which you can watch on YouTube here:
| Fit, length | Front is about 13 inches long, shortest part (from underbust to lap) is about 10.5 inches. Wasp-waist silhouette. Good for medium to long-waisted people, may be too long for those with a short torso. Has enough room in the ribcage and hip areas; very comfortable. Will cover lower-tummy pooch. This Morticia seems straighter/ flatter in the profile than the last Morticia. |
| Material | 3 layers; fashion layer is 100% raw silk and the lining and interlining are both 100% cotton twill. |
| Construction | 5 panel pattern (may be considered 6 if you take into account the back panel) with an additional 2 hip gores per side. Top-stitching between panels, external boning channels (double boning), and a floating liner. Also has 6 garter tabs. |
| Binding | Matching raw silk bias tape neatly machine stitched on both inside and outside. |
| Waist tape | 1″ wide invisible waist tape between the interlining and lining. |
| Modesty panel | Attached 7.5″ wide fabric lacing protector on the back, finished in same raw silk and twill lining (cannot be removed); stiffened placket under busk. |
| Busk | Standard flexible busk (1/2″ wide on each side) about 12″ long (6 pins), backed with a stiffener on each side, and a reinforcing bone on either side of the busk. |
| Boning | 22 steel bones not including busk. 8 spirals (1/4″ wide) in external channels on each side, plus another 2 flats (1/4″ wide) sandwiching the grommets and the extra reinforcing bone beside the busk. |
| Grommets | 24 grommets total, size #0 two-part grommets with moderate flange; set equidistantly, no splits, no wear/fraying/pulling out of grommets. |
| Laces | Strong nylon braided shoe-lace style laces; they’re thick, they grip well. They were long enough for my purposes. Has some spring to the lace but very difficult to break. |
| Price | Currently $310 USD on the What Katie Did website. |
Final Thoughts:
There have been a few changes to the Morticia corset (if you compare this review with my previous Morticia review in the plain black satin) – whether these changes have occurred over time or if it’s what sets apart the smaller sizes from the larger ones, I can’t be totally sure. But I will still say two years later that the Morticia is still my favorite cut of all the WKD underbust corsets, and still seems to be the popular amongst other reviewers – the first Morticia video review I’ve done is still my highest-watched review to date! For those who have a bit of lower-tummy pooch, WKD also makes a spoon-busk version for extra support.
Of all their underbust corsets, the size 22″ Morticia is closest to my “custom” measurements with an underbust measurement of approximately 30″, iliac crest of about 33″ and bottom edge (close to low-hip) around 35″. Therefore from the smallest part of the waist to the bottom edge, I believe that this corset (in any size) is capable of giving no less than 12″ hipspring which makes it suitable for hourglass and pear-shaped corseters. Some clients find that they even need to order a size down from what they usually order (usually 5-6″ waist reduction instead of 3-4″). However be realistic about this – if you are relatively inexperienced with corseting, you may find this corset to be quite challenging for you to close – be patient and go slowly; you may be able to close this corset and have an enviable 50’s silhouette in good time.
To see the Morticia underbust and other cuts/ styles of WKD corsets, visit What Katie Did’s site.
Hi Lucy!!!
I ordered this in a size 26″, my waist is approx 29″ and after the 3rd or 4th wear I was lacing it up & it closed without me even realising. Next time I think I will get the next size down as I still had a teeny tiny bit of room around the ribs… I’m obviously more of a pear shape than the corset…
Actually, other than ordering a custom made corset, do you have any recommendations for an over bust corset to fit a pear shape?
Bust = 36 (32DD)
Under bust = 31-32
Waist = 29-30
Hips = 37-38
My measurements indicate that I have an hourglass figure but I (like you) am slim in the profile but quite wide face on.
I am enjoying going through and reading all of your review of my favourite corset videos you’ve made so far :)
You obviously spend a lot of time and effort into providing these details and information! I greatly appreciate it!!!
Have a wonderful day!!