What does the cryptic crossword clue "Respectable clothing in the current era is in decline (8)" mean?

The definition is "in decline". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). AD (synonym="anno domini, so “in the current era”") in DECENT (synonym="“respectable”") = DECADENT; definition: "in decline" The answer is DECADENT.

Respectable clothing in the current era is in decline (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29156 | 27 Across | 2023-08-23 flower

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