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Like the supreme ruler with the ultimate in sumptuous loose attire (8)

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I believe the answer is:

overalls

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'loose attire' is the definition.

'like the supreme ruler with the ultimate in sumptuous' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'ruler' could be 'er' (abbreviation for Elizabeth Regina) and 'er' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for overalls that I've seen before include "Save roll (anag.)" , "Boilersuits" , "Dungarees" , "Protective wear" , "Protective garment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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