The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CAMISOLE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result CAMISOLE
- I’m so funny in fancy lace garment
- Merry monarch entertaining friends abroad in nightwear
- I’m so excited to be dressed in new lace underwear!
- Turned up clutching one lady’s undergarment
- I lose mac, awkward thing to wear
- Coat hung up by setter without another garment
- Scot came up with one single undergarment
- Old king keeps writer in clothing
- Mice also damaged clothing
- Scot returned with one single undergarment
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The straight part
We know that "thing to wear" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thing to wear = camisole.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.
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What does CAMISOLE mean?
CAMISOLE noun- A short, sleeveless undergarment worn by women underneath a blouse, or as a form of short négligée.
- A straitjacket.
- A light jacket with sleeves.