Where did the term duds come from?

The term "duds" originated in the late 19th century, primarily as slang in British English. It was initially used to refer to clothes, particularly old or worn-out garments, deriving from the Word "dud," which means a worthless or defective item. Over time, it became a colloquial term for clothing in general, especially when referring to less fashionable or shabby attire.