Possible Clues:

• Tahitian garb
• Adult, for short time, appearing in mighty loose garment
• Asian garment
• Polynesian apparel
• Brightly coloured skirt in the South Pacific
• Asian garment's bargain price � about a rupee
• Beach skirt
• Skirt-like garment causing terrible groans
• How wearing if the Academician turns up in the Far East in music!