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Bit of a smart outfit, fixture in the East End? (3,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bow tie

'bit of a smart outfit' is the definition.
(eg part of a suit)

'fixture in the east end?' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'fixture' could be 'tie' (I've seen this before) and 'tie' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'bow' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't understand.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

(Other definitions for bow tie that I've seen before include "Item of formal wear" , "Neckwear worn with formal male dress" , "Item of formal attire" , "Male neckwear worn with evening dress" , "Neck wear" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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