Purple once vainly worn, devoid of classy finish (5)
I believe the answer is:
alvin
If this is the answer I cannot explain how the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for alvin that I've seen is " -- Stardust, singer".)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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