I think the bandanas are so cute, but was afraid to let them wear them for long because of my past horrible experience with a dog that choked because he was wearing a collar. I was afraid the same thing would happen with the bandana. However, I found some on line that have the velcro. They are great. Of course, they come off a little easier (which is what you want). I just let them wear them for special occasions.
Velcro would be a lot easier, I'll have to check into that. I'm always trying to keep from getting the pups hair caught in the bow while putting them on. I don't like to leave them on either for fear of them getting caught on something. (and they both pull at each other, it's like they say you get mine off and I'll get yours lol.)
Chloe' gets a bandana and bows in her ears every time she gets groomed...the bows will sometimes stay in for two weeks. The bandana's are put on loose enought so that they can slip off her head if needed.