The Romantic Tutu, named after the era of which it was first seen, is recognized by its long flowing tulle skirt, made of five or six layers of tulle. The tulle is cut in many lengths ending anywhere between the dancer’s knees and ankles.

The Pancake Tutu is a Classical style tutu that is most commonly associated with ballerinas. It consists of several layers of tulle and net that is supported by a wire hoop allowing the layers to stick straight out from the hips.

The Platter Tutu, similar to the Pancake tutu, juts out from the dancer’s hips, but this style has a flat top allowing for decorations and embellishments, instead of pleats.

The Bell Tutu is midway between a Classical tutu and a Romantic tutu. Its many layers of netting stick straight out from the dancer’s hips, however they are not supported by a hoop and therefore fall in a bell shape usually ending mid-thigh.

The Powder Puff Tutu is the most modern style of tutu created and  often named after New York City Ballet’s founder George Balanchine. It consists of a short skirt with many layers of tulle all cut the same length and loosely tacked  together offering a softer appearance and allowing for more movement.