Fashion empty suit of an unassuming character (6)

I believe the answer is:

modest

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'fashion empty suit of an unassuming character' is the definition.
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'fashion empty suit' is the wordplay.
'fashion' becomes 'mode' (synonyms).
'empty' means to remove the middle letters.
'suit' with its centre taken out is 'st'.
'mode'+'st'='MODEST'

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(Other definitions for modest that I've seen before include "Lacking vanity" , "Native of Vienna" , "Not vain or showy" , "Decorous" , "Having a humble opinion of oneself" .)

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

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