People told me that too, and at first I kept Joey's hair short, but have you ever seen a dog show. Yorkies male or female are required to wear a bow. I decided to let Joey hair grow, and love it. After I use a latex grooming band I use a bow, barrette or clip. This web site has helpful hints on putting in a topknot and getting puppies use to bows.
http://www.thedivadogbowtique.com/howto.php Also, those tiny little clips look good, but make sure you use with a band so that they won't come off.