Related Clues:

• I'm surprised academic was sporting
• Tired (out)
• Was wearing; hoodwinked
• Came out in
• Began to fray
• Queensryche "The Lady ___ Black"
• Wore (2 words)
• Had on, as clothes
• Had on, as clothing
• Proved durable
• Became frayed, say
• Diminished gradually, with 'off'
• Sported, as a sombrero
• Rocked, so to speak
• Was successfully fitted for