What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trendy length uniform adopted by guard to show authority (9)" mean?

The definition is "authority". The wordplay uses a double definition. Double definition: "Trendy length uniform adopted by guard" and "to show authority" both mean INFLUENCE The answer is INFLUENCE.

Trendy length uniform adopted by guard to show authority (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29223 | 19 Across | 2023-11-09 flower

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