What does the cryptic crossword clue "Party in a navy dress (5)" mean?

The definition is "dress". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation of "a") + DO (synonym of "Party") + RN (synonym of "navy"); definition: "dress" The answer is ADORN.

Party in a navy dress (5)

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