Bland, yet kitsch (9)
I believe the answer is:
tasteless
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'bland' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'kitsch' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)
'yet' is the link.
(Other definitions for tasteless that I've seen before include "Bland; offensive" , "Lacking in aesthetic judgement" , "Insipid - inappropriate - dull" , "improper" , "Insipid - vulgar" .)