It's an eye-opener - Paul has a female take on being employed by military tailor with rank? (9)

I believe the answer is:

epaulette

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(Other definitions for epaulette that I've seen before include "Old Major's decoration" , "Shoulder badge or ornament" , "flashy pad" , "Military decoration" , "badge of rank" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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