Weddings, birthdays and the family photograph are the moments people want a dog to look smart, and a full outfit is more than most dogs will sit still for. A bandana that slides onto the collar she is already wearing takes about four seconds, adds a bow tie and a faux waistcoat front, and comes off just as quickly once she has had enough of being admired.

The pinstripe pattern does the work. It reads as tailoring from across a room and photographs better than a plain colour, which tends to disappear against a dark coat. Because it hangs from the collar rather than fastening around the body, there is nothing pressing on the chest and nothing restricting the shoulders, so a dog who refuses jumpers will often tolerate this without much noticing it. It weighs between 23 and 68 grams depending on size.

• Tuxedo styling with a bow tie and faux waistcoat front
• Slips onto an existing collar
• Pinstripes in several colours, including red, blue, purple and white stripe
• Sizes XS to XL
• 23 g to 68 g depending on size

You need a collar for it to work. This slides onto a collar rather than tying on, so a dog who normally goes without one, or wears only a harness, will need a collar for the occasion, fitted so two fingers slide between the strap and her neck. Keep it to supervised wear, take it off before rough play or a car journey in a crate, and remember it is one more layer at the throat on a warm day.

What the options mean. Sizes run from XS to L — £8.99 for the smallest, £10.99 for the largest.

Who it's for: Owners with an occasion coming up and a dog who will not tolerate a full outfit, and anyone who wants the photographs to look deliberate.