What does the cryptic crossword clue "Oddly, finer dress stores maintain no returns policy (7,7)" mean?

The definition is "no returns policy". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). anagram of FINER (synonym="FINER") + DRESS (synonym="DRESS") + KEEP (synonym="maintain") = FINDERS KEEPERS; definition: "no returns policy" The answer is FINDERS KEEPERS.

Oddly, finer dress stores maintain no returns policy (7,7)

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