Models ladies outfits (6)

I believe the answer is:

ideals

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'models ladies outfits' is the definition.
'ideals' can be an answer for 'models' (I've seen this before). I'm not certain of the 'ladies outfits' bit.

'models ladies' is the wordplay.
'models' indicates an anagram.
'ladies' is an anagram of 'IDEALS'.

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(Other definitions for ideals that I've seen before include "Ideas regarded as perfect or standards" , "Highest standards, model objectives" , "Lofty aspirations for ladies" , "Standards to aim for" , "Bad ladies have high principles" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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