Tiers refers to several layers of ruffles or flounces placed one above the other and overlapping. A tiered silhouette in fashion refers to a design where the garment is made with multiple horizontal layers or tiers of fabric which gives a ruffled appearance adding volume and fullness to the garment. The tires can be of different lengths and sometimes different fabrics or colors which allows wide array of design possibilities. Used mainly on skirts, dresses, full sleeves or pants the style was popular in 1840s, 1860s, 1950s and at intervals since and also remaining popular today.
