Clip and a bow with dress (8)
I believe the answer is:
pinafore
'dress' is the definition.
(pinafore is a kind of dress)
'clip and a bow' is the wordplay.
'clip' becomes 'pin'.
'and' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'bow' becomes 'fore' (similar in meaning).
'pin'+'a'+'fore'='PINAFORE'
'with' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for pinafore that I've seen before include "Protective garment; a stage ship" , "Protective garment worn over front" , "Sleeveless apron-like dress" , "Sort of apron" , "'HMS - - ' G & S" .)