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Theatrical wear for drunks? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tights

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'theatrical wear' is the definition.
'tights' can be an answer for 'wear' (tights is a kind of wear). I'm not sure about the 'theatrical' bit.

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for tights that I've seen before include "Women's garment worn in place of stockings" , "elasticated clothing" , "Female leggings" , "form of legwear" , "Close-fitting female garment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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