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.