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Fashion considered restrained (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

moderated

'restrained' is the definition.
('moderate' can be a synonym of 'restrain')

'fashion considered' is the wordplay.
'fashion' becomes 'mode' (synonyms).
'considered' becomes 'rated' (rate can mean to judge or consider).
'mode'+'rated'='MODERATED'

(Another definition for moderated that I've seen is " toned down".)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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