Item worn by woman asleep next to Bond (7)
I believe the answer is:
nightie
'item worn by woman asleep' is the definition.
(nightdress)
'next to bond' is the wordplay.
'next to' becomes 'nigh' (nigh can mean near to or nearly).
'bond' becomes 'tie' (both can mean a connection).
'nigh'+'tie'='NIGHTIE'
(Other definitions for nightie that I've seen before include "put on at end of day?" , "Light sleeping gown" , "Bed attire (colloq.)" , "Bedtime attire" , "Clothing worn in bed" .)