What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not long ago wrap-around skirts would be evocative (11)" mean?

The definition is "evocative". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MINIS (synonym="skirts") in RECENT (synonym="not long ago") = REMINISCENT; definition: "evocative" The answer is REMINISCENT.

Not long ago wrap-around skirts would be evocative (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29333 | 18 Across | 2024-03-18 flower

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