What does the cryptic crossword clue "Less fashionable silent model losing heart (7)" mean?

The definition is "Less fashionable". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. MUM (synonym of "silent") + SITTER (synonym of "model") [deletion: "losing"]; definition: "Less fashionable" The answer is MUMSIER.

Less fashionable silent model losing heart (7)

Guardian Cryptic #27556 | 12 Across | 2018-07-09 flower

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