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Didn't match when she was dressed in to go out (7)

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I believe the answer is:

clashed

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'out' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for clashed that I've seen before include "Was incompatible" , "Came into conflict" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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