I have some of both, the prestige costumes tend not to have the itchy tulle but have a thicker stiffer material as the underskirt, but the disney costumes do sometimes have a layer of material between the tulle and the skin. I like the prestige costumes because they also have zippers and not the stretch material in the back that can get runs, but if you have a child that does not fit the average size this may not be so good. If you are worried about the itch, just get a slip for under the dress and that should solve the itch problem. Both wash up well but I have had more of the Disney costumes come apart at the seams so they do need a little more maintenance.