In our Featured Shop series, we shine a light on a standout shop from Etsy’s talented seller community, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at their process and story.
If a wedding is the ultimate feel-good day, then wearing a design from Inge Stalyte’s free-spirited bridal collection, Wardrobe by Dulcinea is the perfect fit for the occasion—in more ways than one. From the sparkly straps of their pink sequined bodices to the ombré tips of their blue dip-dyed tulle trains, every piece in Inge’s vibrant, customizable line radiates joy, matching the magic of the moment with fresh, fun looks that aren’t afraid of color. You dream it, the Lithuania-based designer and her team of five can make it; the sky is (literally) the limit, with many a bride sending photos of clouds as inspo for their signature dress shade.
Explore the Wardrobe by Dulcinea collection
Adding to the atelier’s positive vibes is the fact that each of Inge’s bespoke bridal tops, mix-and-match bottoms, and one-of-a-kind gowns is made-to-measure with a focus on comfort and inclusive sizing, so brides of all body types are guaranteed to feel their best on their special days. “People often write to me and say, ‘Do you do plus-size?’ And I’m like, ‘I don’t even believe in plus-size! We do any size you’ve got,’” says Inge. “I always want to include everyone.”
Read on to discover Inge’s most popular styles and shop the Wardrobe by Dulcinea collection.
You have a unique approach to sizing. Can you say more?
We make everything to measure, and our size tags all say the same thing. It’s not “One-size-fits-all,” it’s “Size: Yours.” We don’t charge extra for different sizes. Everyone has unique proportions—there are absolutely no restrictions.
Where did the idea to make bridal separates come from?
It was inspired by my own wedding dress, which I designed back in 2012 in four pieces: a top, a skirt, a petticoat, and a sash to tie it all together. Doing separates is really cool because you can re-wear them; it’s not just this one-time thing. I still wear the blouse I made on anniversaries and dinner dates.
It’s also really trendy to change up your look during your actual wedding day. You can get a short skirt and a long skirt and just one top, or a top and a cover-up. There are so many options. People often buy a dress, and then get a colorful skirt to wear over it.
What is it about color that speaks to you (and your customers)?
Color is my main love. I started with hand-dyeing, making the colors myself, but I’ve slowly been introducing other techniques, like layering. I’ll use colors in all ways possible. I’ve done dresses in greens, pinks, blues, stormy greys. Everything, really.
My customers have a lot of ideas for colors, too. When they ask for a specific color, I’ll request a reference photo; they often send me shots of storm clouds or gemstones. They’ll circle the edges and say “I want this for the base color,” or “I want this for the ombré dip-dye,” and I’m like, “I got you, girl.” I love it the most when they send me inspo photos of landscapes and natural wonders. Like, “Yeah, I can do this iceberg color. I feel you.”


Photo by Amy Bluestar Photography


You try on all of your pieces before you green-light them in your collection. Why is comfort a priority for Wardrobe by Dulcinea?
I guess I have a bohemian kind of spirit. Even if a style seems more modern, it’s still very important for me to be able to dance, twirl, and run around—and do photo shoots in the forest and in the mountains, like my brides do. They elope a lot in my garments. We make everything in my size first, so I always know if it’s comfortable. If it doesn’t work—if it’s scratchy or I don’t feel good in it—we don’t do it.
What are some of your most popular designs?
My first-ever bestseller was a long, floor-length tulle skirt with a dip-dye at the bottom. Another popular design is Catherine, which is very creamy, with hints of cocoa. It’s really uniquely constructed and looks like a marshmallow. Then people started asking me for blue, so I did the Nora skirt, which is actually named after a really lovely customer. The Nora has this semi-hidden ombré that you can see in the back and in the train, but not so much in the front. It’s been absolutely huge.



What bridal trends are currently on your radar?
I was just reading up on bridal trends, as I do every year, and two things that made me smile were that both watercolor and tulle ruffles are on trend. And I did them both in one skirt, the Nayeli, just last year. It’s been picking up really well; I think it’s going to be really big in 2020. Watercolor and ombré colors are really my jam. If bridal was all white and ivory and there was no desire for pale pinks or emerald greens, I wouldn’t be in this business.
How do you help your customers find their dream gowns without an in-person fitting?
We make everything in every size, but there are certain features that can look better in one garment than another, so I’ll always advise on that. For example, someone with a G cup who wants an open back dress might be disappointed with the support that top will give her. So I’ll offer an alternative—either a different top with similar features, or an alteration to the top she loves, which we can achieve by raising the back or adding mesh. There are always options. I talk with my customers a lot and they show me pictures and ask for my advice. It’s a process. Sometimes there are over 200 emails with a customer. That’s normal.




What’s a typical timeline for ordering a Wardrobe by Dulcinea gown?
Just one piece is ten weeks, and two pieces is four months. That’s based on our production queue. We’re a team of six, myself included. It’s me, three tailors, my mom (who’s also a professional seamstress), and my best friend, who’s our tulle guy. We do everything from scratch: cutting, sewing, embroidering, and we do extensive quality control where we cross-reference and carefully check each piece. Then we package and ship directly to the customer with trackable door-to-door service.
What does designing wedding dresses mean to you?
Oh, it’s huge. So often people will open the package and write me an email, and sometimes it’s really scary because you know how it starts? “I can’t stop crying!” But then the second sentence is: “I’m so happy.” My brides cry a lot, but they’re tears of happiness.
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Photographs by Indre Kuodiene unless otherwise noted.
1 Featured Comment
Rachael Kras from NoMoreTwistClothing said 1 year ago Featured
Gosh I think bridal separates is a revolutionary idea. Why not? It's not like you can wear your whole traditional gown again. And it makes the cost a little different because you can spend on quality and get to wear parts of it again. Any of these skirts would look amazing with a motorcycle jacket and boom, you're ready for date-night.
69 comments
Barbara said 1 year ago
Wonderful idea doing separate idems. Love your gowns
branda Moreno from branda said 1 year ago
Lovely!!!! Congratulations!!! :-) :-)
ciaffi from ciaffi said 1 year ago
Fabuloso!! We love it!!
Gabrielė from MistrSandman said 1 year ago
Love!
Paula Lovell from papermoondesigns said 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL!
Rosita from pillowlink said 1 year ago
Huge hugs and congrats on feature. These skirts - full of romantic star dusts. They all look like from some kind fairy tale. Amazing works and culture of doing handmade business. Shop worth to be featured for sure! :) Dream of every Bride may be personalized - isn't it amazing?!
Anna from ShopClothesBlythe said 1 year ago
Onipie is so gentle this love at first sight!
Alexandra Efimenko from DOGartAE said 1 year ago
Dress with stars is unbelievable!
Natalia Matveeva from NataliArtDolls said 1 year ago
Such beautiful dresses! Not only wedding but perfect spring photo-session look!
Natalya from LadiesDressingRoom said 1 year ago
Very beautiful dresses!!!
Chris Phahlane from WorldArtAndFabric said 1 year ago
Wonderful!
Nadezhda from KnittedFriendsShop said 1 year ago
these wedding dresses won my heart)))
Anastasiya from byKiama said 1 year ago
Amazing dresses! And Inge so cute and pretty :) Congrats!
Aleksandra from CrochetHeroes said 1 year ago
It's incredibly beautiful! Congratulations!!
Lina from DreamArtNatural said 1 year ago
All dress are simply gorgeous!
OlliArt from OlliArtDesign said 1 year ago
What beautiful and delicate dresses! Just amazing!
Sara from LegoNotes said 1 year ago
Beautiful Magical designs
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 1 year ago
Congrats on the feature Inge! Wow, your work is spectacular! The celestial gown is so magical!
Kristina from KrisDollDesign said 1 year ago
Very beautiful color combination on the dress
Andrea Peter Fly from MyPhotographyArt said 1 year ago
I absolutely love these! Classy, discrete but still very feminine, just beautiful!
andrea korkan said 1 year ago
Wow love your gowns !
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 1 year ago
Beautiful magical dresses!
julia swift from JuliaSwiftShop said 1 year ago
Amazing dresses, as if for a fairy princess! Every girl dreams of such😍
Beth Kimminau said 1 year ago
I gotta say I'm loving these gowns! absolutely stunning!
Julia from FavoriteToyStore said 1 year ago
Dresses are very beautiful, airy, unique. Every girl will feel like a Princess in it.
ClassicMemories from ClassicMemories said 1 year ago
Lovely items. Congrats on the feature.
Anna from SublimationDesignsAn said 1 year ago
The dress with stars is especially beautiful! And all the dresses are so airy even on a full girl looks great!
Anna from LissiKids said 1 year ago
incredibly beautiful dresses !! Nayeli ombré bridal skirt won my heart. And so nice that you can make such a beautiful outfit for any size (even for plus size) 👏
Pathumwadee Pathumwan from Hippiegardenshop said 1 year ago
Lovely and very beautiful shop
Teena from Abbeyoaks said 1 year ago
Really love these gowns and all the colors!
Oriaku Onuoha-Bean from JewelryByOri said 1 year ago
Love the unique designs. Great feature!
Ana Paula from macraMe said 1 year ago
Compliments!!!
Aleksandra Kuznetsova from SilverKnitShop said 1 year ago
Awesome dresses! Delicate and stylish.
Natalia D. from PatternEmbroideryArt said 1 year ago
What a wonderful skirt! Tenderness and romance. A talented designer created it.
V from valezhki said 1 year ago
Beautiful, romantic gowns! Congrats!
Kelly from SprinkledandPainted said 1 year ago
Love the ombre style and the pastel dreamy like shades.
OhMyPitches from OhMyPitchesUK said 1 year ago
THAT bridal skirt with stars. It's beeeaaauuutiful! Now I am reconsidering my boyfriends proposal...!
Tatyana from JustPrintInvites said 1 year ago
OMG! I really love it! Such beautiful dresses! :-)
Gillian Northcott from esanivintage said 1 year ago
Lovely to see these very feminine design. Great work.
Gillian Northcott from Esani said 1 year ago
Love anything wedding related even though I have been married for 25 years. (very happily too).
Rachael Kras from NoMoreTwistClothing said 1 year ago Featured
Gosh I think bridal separates is a revolutionary idea. Why not? It's not like you can wear your whole traditional gown again. And it makes the cost a little different because you can spend on quality and get to wear parts of it again. Any of these skirts would look amazing with a motorcycle jacket and boom, you're ready for date-night.
Joshua Vignona said 1 year ago
Completely unique! I've never seen anything like it! Josh Vignona
Agnieszka from Makramianki said 1 year ago
Beautiful wedding dresses. For every shape and that is really amazing. :)
Helen from HelloMySweetHome said 1 year ago
It's so pretty! Very beautiful dresses!
RamonaLotus from RamonaLotus said 1 year ago
Absolutely gorgeous!
hombrejoyas from hombrejoyas said 1 year ago
feel unique and happy with simple lines dresses
lilkimbo said 1 year ago
Beautiful dresses, and I love that Inge and her team make gowns for brides of all sizes, and take fit issues that come with different body types into account. It's often difficult for plus size brides, short brides, brides with large chests, etc., to find something that won't require a ton of alterations, so Inge's attitude is refreshing!
Zalooza from Zalooza said 1 year ago
Love your bohemian wedding dress! Congrats! : )
Angela McCain from AeternumPortraits said 1 year ago
Romantic, dreamy, classy. These gowns are perfect!
Jill from ForestSpiritBridal said 1 year ago
Beautiful!!!... From ForestSpiritBridal…. absolutely gorgeous!!!
REBECCA ERSKINE from CarmelCollectibles said 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful designs! Congratulations on your exceptional feature!
Carolina from Agirlwithfeathers said 1 year ago
Lovely shop... I love the concept! Such romantic pieces!
Olga from VereskBridal said 1 year ago
Very beautiful lace with embroidery for your dresses! I love embroidery)
Cynthia Shelton said 1 year ago
Id like a beautiful formal dress im not married dont plan on it either but i love your dresses
JM Rice said 1 year ago
These designs are beautiful; with separates a person can mix their styles to make their unique and eclectic design.
Viki from VictoriaKenik said 363 days ago
What an interesting idea, very light, airy images, very cute, romantic, bravo, very beautiful ....
Magic Cosmetic said 358 days ago
I love it! The colors are stunning!
Pathumwadee Pathumwan from Hippiegardenshop said 356 days ago
Beautiful shop and items
Tanya from TanyaKovalevaFelt said 353 days ago
Fabulous work !! It's great that they are unique, this is so lacking in a monotonous life.
karen hammerschmidt said 348 days ago
beautiful
Nina from OriginalJewelrByNina said 343 days ago
How great it is when such beauty is made to order, when you can take into account everything from individual sizes to the color scheme!
Kim E from 83studio said 338 days ago
Loved this article! Definitely feel it's the future for bridal.
Slawa said 313 days ago
Those are some great inspiration ideas!
Kent from QianxinHandmadeStore said 299 days ago
AWESOME!!!
Lucas T Photography said 288 days ago
I'm loving these photos! Great job! :)
Olga Mironova from LoveClayFlowers said 288 days ago
I love the idea of a separate items ! many pluses, and pricewise too awesome looking outfits!
Starscape Studios from TheWildArts said 287 days ago
These are so beautiful! I love the ombre tulle and separate pieces - this is an incredible breakthrough in bridal fashion. Allows for so much creativity for each bride to customize exactly as she wants, and you can wear them again after the wedding day. Love it.
Amy from RootsAndLaceDesignCO said 233 days ago
oh my goodness, These dresses are absolutely stunning! So dreamy :) Great Job!
Jenny Yak from YaksStore said 142 days ago
Such beautiful