This simple trick will help you tie your tie perfectly every time

BY TARA MASTROENI

Learning how to tie a tie properly might just be the hardest fashion struggle for men—next to tying a bowtie, of course. There are too many steps to remember, too many variations on knot type. Often, you need to be able to do it without looking at a mirror.

The solution? Give up. Unbutton your collar and wear a blazer over it. Looks great. 

But if you can’t, if you’re forced to wear a tie to work, YouTuber CrazyRussianHacker has you covered. He’s created a tie hack that lets you tie it perfectly before you even get it on your body. Watch and learn from this tie-tying ninja.

First, lay the tie out flat on the table.

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Start with the fat side by your right hand and the skinny side on your right. 

Then fold each end to make two opposite-facing loops.

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Twist the left loop and pull it through the opening in the right loop.

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Pull the shorter end through the top of the loop.

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Then pull the top of the shorter end to tighten the knot.

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Voila!

Watch the full video below.

Screengrab via YouTube