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Deny scarf's misplaced in party costume? (5,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fancy dress

'party costume?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'deny scarf's misplaced' is the wordplay.
'misplaced' indicates an anagram.
'deny'+'scarfs'='denyscarfs'
'denyscarfs' with letters rearranged gives 'FANCY DRESS'.

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for fancy dress that I've seen before include "Party costume" , "Themed party attire" , "Frivolous party garb" , "Masquerade costume?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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