When following a pattern, the materials chosen define the final "look":

: Many parents use tutu patterns to create themed costumes for birthdays or holidays, such as the Tutu Cute Story Book Dress used for doll clothes or "Belle" and "Minnie Mouse" inspired outfits for children.

: Patterns for professional dancers often include complex styles like the Pancake , which extends straight from the hips, or the Powder-puff , a lighter, hoop-less design created by Barbara Karinska in the 1940s to allow uninhibited movement.

Tutu Cute Story Book Dress-Up Costume Dress 18" Doll Clothes