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They're the best formal hats! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

toppers

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'hats' is the definition.
(topper is a kind of hat)

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(Another definition for toppers that I've seen is " High hats".)

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