Cryptic crossword clue
Wearing more casual clothes leads to a severe reprimand 8-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word DRESSING-DOWN

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What does DRESSING-DOWN mean?

DRESSING-DOWN noun
  1. A reprimand or rarely, a thrashing.

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