Perishable bit of apparel

LEI

Think of a floral necklace that might wilt if left too long in a suitcase.

"Perishable" hints at something that doesn’t last long, like a flower garland. A "lei" is a traditional Hawaiian wreath made of flowers or leaves, often given as a temporary, fragrant accessory—so it fits "bit of apparel." The wordplay ties the short-lived nature of fresh flowers to the idea of something perishable, while "apparel" cleverly points to the lei as a wearable item.