Dress has fixture at the front (8)
I believe the answer is:
pinafore
'dress' is the definition.
(pinafore is a kind of dress)
'fixture at the front' is the wordplay.
'fixture' becomes 'pin'.
'at the front' becomes 'afore'.
'pin'+'afore'='PINAFORE'
'has' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for pinafore that I've seen before include "It protects female worker" , "Sort of apron" , "Sleeveless dress or apron" , "Sleeveless apron-like dress" , "Protective kitchen wear" .)