Two designs on one piece of fabric is a quietly practical thing at this time of year. One side carries the pumpkin print for the fortnight around Halloween, and flipping it over gives you something to fall back on when the pumpkins start to feel out of season. It ties on over whatever collar your dog already wears, so nothing has to come off and nothing needs adjusting first.

Because it fastens with a knot rather than a buckle or a popper, the working size is whatever you tie it to, which is far more forgiving than a fixed-size garment across a range of different necks. A tied bandana also sits flat instead of adding bulk under the chin, and it comes away in one movement if it catches on something. Four design options are listed, each giving you the same two-sided arrangement rather than a single print.

• Double-sided: a pumpkin print on one face, a second design on the other
• Ties on over an existing collar
• Knot fastening, so you set the fit
• Four design options
• Sits flat without bulk under the chin
• Comes off in a single movement

Two things worth knowing. Second, a bandana is supervised wear: take it off before the dog is left alone, before bed, and before any rough play where another dog could take hold of it.

Who it's for: Dog owners who want a seasonal look that does not stop being useful on the first of November, and anyone who prefers a tie-on accessory to a fitted costume.