What does the cryptic crossword clue "Set hammered gold on dresses without any frills (7)" mean?

The definition is "without any frills". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SET (synonym="SET") + AU (synonym="gold") + RE (synonym="on") = AUSTERE; definition: "and some crossing letters made the answer clear" The answer is AUSTERE.

Set hammered gold on dresses without any frills (7)

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