My daughter loves to dress up, but we don't let her wear her baggy princess dresses to kindergarten (long dresses just aren't the best attire for games and classroom activities). This is a great way to mix up your options. Underneath are always pants or sports shorts. Yes you can see the shorts but personally I think that makes them even cuter. They definitely look more like a tutu than a skirt and pouf, I love that. After a few washes some of the stars are starting to fall off but as I can't even make a tulle skirt at this price point I won't complain, they are to play with! I love them and will definitely buy them again.