Choose a ballet tutu with quality construction in mind. As your daughter bends and twirls, she needs a secure-fitting tutu that does not restrict her dance movement. With a waistband that fits snugly and a short gauzy skirt, she can move with ease and style.
Dress your little girl in a tutu made from billows of the softest georgette fabric available. Include a pair of matching fairy wings when having her picture taken. Although many photographers keep several uni-size tutus on hand, if you want a perfect fit, purchase one for the sitting and your child can use it for playing dress up afterwards.
Buy a tutu with classic style, made from 8 to 10 layers of diamond net gathered onto a traditional waistband for aspiring and professional dancers. Choose optional panel bodices for performances.
Pick a lyrical-style tutu for a long, soft-layered look. Perfect for dancing the part of Clara in the Nutcracker, this tutu is incredibly romantic as it reaches mid-calf length. Typically made from graduated layers of tulle, the lyrical tutu flows with fluid grace as the dancer moves.
Purchase a chiffon tutu that is attached to pull-on briefs for the youngest ballerinas. Made to withstand a preschooler's constant adjusting, the pull-on tutu is perfect for a youngster's dance class.
Consider hiring a seamstress to sew a custom creation for your child if you can't buy a tutu that suits your needs. The nice thing about a custom-made tutu is the ability to have it designed to your specifications. You can choose the fabric, the number of layers and the length.