The Different types of Tutus

Romantic tutu


-It is typical for this style of tutu to have about three to five layers of long, soft tulle. Although some romantic tutu's leave out the basque, others have one. The basgue has two parts. The part that can be seen looks like a band that circles the waist and goes down to the hips. The other part is hidden under the skirt and resembles panties.


Classical tutu


-The tulle used for this kind of tutu is short and stiff. There are layers upon layers of netting, with a casing for the petticoat wire that runs through it. The wire is inserted to make it possible for the skirt to stick out. This is commonly refered to as hooping. For added support it is tacked very tightly. The skirt is usually attatched to the basque and a bodice. The bodice looks like a leotard


Powder puff tutu


-Because this tutu is looser that the classical one, it does not require hooping, and is tacked looser. The tulle is softer and can be combined with netting, although it uses less layers than the pancake tutu.