Cryptic crossword clue
Dresses for bashes ignoring husband, holding in stomach 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word COSTUMES

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The straight part
We know that "Dresses" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dresses = costumes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does COSTUMES mean?

COSTUMES noun
  1. A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.
  2. An outfit or a disguise worn as fancy dress etc.
  3. A set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion or season.
COSTUMES verb
  1. To dress or adorn with a costume or appropriate garb.

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