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Self-restraint in fashion allowance (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

moderation

'self-restraint' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'fashion allowance' is the wordplay.
'fashion' becomes 'mode' ('mode' can be a synonym of 'fashion').
'allowance' becomes 'ration' (I've seen this before).
'mode'+'ration'='MODERATION'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for moderation that I've seen before include "Avoidance of extremes" , "restraint" , "self-control" , "self-restraint" , "avoids extremes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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