What does the cryptic crossword clue "Decline to have party wearing dress (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Decline". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). DO (synonym="party") in GOWN (synonym="GOWN") = GODOWN; definition: "Decline" The answer is GODOWN.

Decline to have party wearing dress (2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28986 | 25 Across | 2023-02-06 flower

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