Generally succeeded finding something to wear (8)
I believe the answer is:
overalls
'something to wear' is the definition.
'generally succeeded' is the wordplay.
'generally' becomes 'overall'.
'succeeded' becomes 's' (genealogical abbreviation).
'overall'+'s'='OVERALLS'
'finding' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for overalls that I've seen before include "Boilersuits" , "Protective garment" , "Save roll (anag.)" , "Boiler suit" , "Boiler suits" .)