Pinched an item of clothing (5)
I believe the answer is:
stole
This clue is a triple definition!
'pinched' is the first definition.
(pinch can mean to steal)
'an item' is the second definition.
(I have seen 'Item of clothing' mean 'stole' so perhaps 'item' could also mean 'stole')
'of' acts as a link.
'clothing' is the third definition.
(I know that stole is a type of outerwear)
(Other definitions for stole that I've seen before include "Pinched; wrap" , "Took - scarf" , "Garment; took unlawfully" , "Purloined; wrap" , "Made off with clerical vestment?" .)