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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa053.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/how-to/a47670/how-to-knot-your-clothes/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/how-to/a47670/how-to-knot-your-clothes/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/how-to\/a47670\/how-to-knot-your-clothes\/","crawl_time":1775325295,"first_indexed_time":1519220299,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,cosmopolitan!www,\/style-beauty\/fashion\/how-to\/a47670\/how-to-knot-your-clothes\/ s443","src_root_hash":"18403836213729374853","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"How to Tie a Shirt Knot 2024 — 6 Different Ways to Tie A Shirt","meta_descriptions":["A good knot, tie, or tuck can completely transform all your oversized, baggy tees. Here, six different ways to tie a shirt. The more stretch it has the better!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"This might be a controversial opinion, but T-shirts are the unsung heroes of your wardrobe. Some of you might think they're boring when you compare them to \"going-out\" tops, blouses, tanks, and other kinds of tops, but a T-shirt is so much more versatile. You can  wear it with a\nblazer\nand tailored trousers to work or on its own with cutoff shorts and sneakers for a low-key look. But if you want to liven up basic tee into something a lil' more extra, a simple knot, tuck, or tie can add more interest to your ensemble.\nOversized shirts\nare key for knotting because you'll have more fabric to work with, but you can\nfollow these instructions on any tee that has a slight stretch to it.\nNow that\nsummer\nis just around the corner, you might want to try these styles to keep the airflow to a maximum—and the sweat to a minimum. These styles will look cute with your go-to pair of high-waisted jeans, or hey, even low-waisted ones if you're back on board with the early aughts trend. Skeptical of your skills? I had never attempted to tie or knot a shirt before writing this here article—if I can do it, so can you! You might have to redo it a few times to nail the exact look you're going for, but you can do it with a plain white shirt, a graphic one, or really any baggy tee in your closet.\nFeel free to play around with the placement of these styles (the knot doesn’t always have to be centered, ya know), and you can tie it loose or tight or somewhere in between. Really, this whole knotting, tying, and tucking thing is all based on your preferences, so you can keep fiddling around until your shirt fits exactly how you want it.\nBelow, six different ways to tie a shirt.\nStart with a plain oversized tee.\nH&M Oversized T-shirt\nNow 15% Off\n#1: Basic Front Knot\nThis is prob the knot that first comes to mind, right? It transforms your oversize tees into cute crop tops to wear this time of year. Hate that little end piece that pokes through? Same. There’s an optional step that sorts it out in the next video below.\nFold up your T-shirt in the back.\nGather the leftover fabric in the front.\nTwist the section until it forms a spiral.\nWrap it around the ball and pull the end piece through.\n#2: Smooth Front Knot\nAbout that tiny piece you pulled through... Simply take the fabric at the end and fold it over the entire knot to make it smooth. Easy fix!\n#3: Simple Front Tuck With a Knot\nThis is like a combination of a tuck and a knot, and it's a low-lift way to shorten T-shirts and give them that ~effortless~ look. It's just barely tucked in, which still allows your top to hang pretty loose.\nGrab your tee at the sides and shorten it in the back.\nTake a section at either side in the front.\nLoosely twist the fabric on one side.\nTuck the end into your bottoms and adjust until you get your preferred look.\n#4: Back Knot\nIf you don’t want a knot in the front, just move it to the back. This trick makes a roomy shirt more form-fitting and lets you shorten it to the length you want.\nFold up the shirt in the front to your desired length.\nGather the extra material in the back.\nStart twisting that section until a spiral is created.\nWrap the fabric around the ball and pull the end piece through the middle.\nAs an optional step, if the end piece is long enough, you can fold it under the knot so it doesn’t show.\n#5: Super-Cropped Front Knot\nOkay, so this definitely shows more skin, but you can also wear a longline\nbralette\nand have it peek out from underneath if you want to add a subtle but revealing detail.\nSimilar to the previous knot, fold up the shirt in the back but slightly higher.\nGather fabric in the front and fold up the sides of the shirt higher.\nTwist the section until it forms a spiral.\nContinue wrapping around the ball and pull the end piece through. The knot should be on the upper part of your torso.\nAn optional step is to fold the entire knot under the hem of your shirt if you want to hide it.\n#6: Open-Back Tuck\nBack sweat is real, folks, especially in those hot summer temps. Fold up your tee like this to get some air on your skin—and it’ll also give your plain ol’ shirt an unexpected twist.\nUse your fingers to tuck the fabric right under your back bra strap.\nContinue tucking and folding fabric up under the elastic until you get your desired look. It’s tricky and it might take a couple of tries to look smooth, but you got this.\nTake the leftover fabric in the front and knot on one side (see example #3).\nLoosely tuck that section in.\nI'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. 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[Behold, 6 Ways to Knot and Tuck Your Oversized T-Shirt](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/how-to\/a47670\/how-to-knot-your-clothes\/)\n# Behold, 6 Ways to Knot and Tuck Your Oversized T-Shirt\nEvery tee can be a cropped tee if you put your mind to it.\n\nBy [Lauren Adhav](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/author\/219318\/lauren-adhav\/ \"Lauren Adhav\")\n\nPublished: May 15, 2024\n\n![Open share options](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/social\/sharing.89c15b8.svg?primary=%2523ffffff)\n\n![bookmarks](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/headphones-regular.117021e.svg?primary=%2523ffffff)Listen (5 min)5 min\n\n![a woman carrying a bag](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/tie-knot-shirt-1813142420-6645278a00950.jpg?crop=0.5xw:1xh;center,top&resize=640:*)\n\nJeremy Moeller\/\/Getty Images\n\nWe may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise.\n\nThis might be a controversial opinion, but T-shirts are the unsung heroes of your wardrobe. Some of you might think they're boring when you compare them to \"going-out\" tops, blouses, tanks, and other kinds of tops, but a T-shirt is so much more versatile. You can wear it with a [blazer](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/g42243288\/best-leather-blazers\/) and tailored trousers to work or on its own with cutoff shorts and sneakers for a low-key look. But if you want to liven up basic tee into something a lil' more extra, a simple knot, tuck, or tie can add more interest to your ensemble. [Oversized shirts](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/g60685768\/best-blazer-outfits\/) are key for knotting because you'll have more fabric to work with, but you can **follow these instructions on any tee that has a slight stretch to it.**\n\nNow that [summer](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/summer-fashion\/) is just around the corner, you might want to try these styles to keep the airflow to a maximum—and the sweat to a minimum. These styles will look cute with your go-to pair of high-waisted jeans, or hey, even low-waisted ones if you're back on board with the early aughts trend. Skeptical of your skills? I had never attempted to tie or knot a shirt before writing this here article—if I can do it, so can you! You might have to redo it a few times to nail the exact look you're going for, but you can do it with a plain white shirt, a graphic one, or really any baggy tee in your closet.\n\nFeel free to play around with the placement of these styles (the knot doesn’t always have to be centered, ya know), and you can tie it loose or tight or somewhere in between. Really, this whole knotting, tying, and tucking thing is all based on your preferences, so you can keep fiddling around until your shirt fits exactly how you want it.\n\nBelow, six different ways to tie a shirt.\n\n![how to tie a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0-plain-tee-1590090244.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nStart with a plain oversized tee.\n\n[![Sea Shell Slub Easy Crew](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/1714767638-screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-1-20-18-pm-6635470f0e560.png?crop=0.889xw:1.00xh;0.0833xw,0&resize=980:*)](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckmason.com%2Fproducts%2Fsea-shell-slub-easy-crew%2F)\n\n###### Buck Mason Sea Shell Slub Easy Crew\n[\\$48 at Buck Mason](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckmason.com%2Fproducts%2Fsea-shell-slub-easy-crew%2F)\n\n[![ x Wales Bonner Football Shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/1714767842-screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-1-23-16-pm-663547bf54001.png?crop=0.9189591078066914xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)](https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=SyrN4SGJMyU&mid=13816&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saksfifthavenue.com%2Fproduct%2Fadidas-adidas-x-Wales-Bonner-Football-Shirt-0400020253268.html&u1=cos|xid:{xid})\n\n###### Adidas x Wales Bonner Football Shirt\n[\\$150 at Saks Fifth Avenue](https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=SyrN4SGJMyU&mid=13816&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saksfifthavenue.com%2Fproduct%2Fadidas-adidas-x-Wales-Bonner-Football-Shirt-0400020253268.html&u1=cos|xid:{xid})\n\n[![Oversized T-shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/1714771853-hmgoepprod.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.834xh;0,0.124xh&resize=980:*)](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_us%2Fproductpage.1137208001.html)\n\n###### H\\&M Oversized T-shirt\nNow 15% Off\n\n[~~\\$10~~ \\$8 at H\\&M](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_us%2Fproductpage.1137208001.html)\n\n[![Garcon Tee Classic Navy](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/1714772169-.jpg?crop=1.00xw:1.00xh;0,0&resize=980:*)](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universalstandard.com%2Fproducts%2Fgarcon-tee-classic-navy)\n\n###### Universal Standard Garcon Tee Classic Navy\n[\\$55 at Universal Standard](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universalstandard.com%2Fproducts%2Fgarcon-tee-classic-navy)\n## \\#1: Basic Front Knot\n![how to tie a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/2-front-knot-1590094353.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nThis is prob the knot that first comes to mind, right? It transforms your oversize tees into cute crop tops to wear this time of year. Hate that little end piece that pokes through? Same. There’s an optional step that sorts it out in the next video below.\n\n1. Fold up your T-shirt in the back.\n2. Gather the leftover fabric in the front.\n3. Twist the section until it forms a spiral.\n4. Wrap it around the ball and pull the end piece through.\n## \\#2: Smooth Front Knot\n![Image no longer available](https:\/\/media.hearstapps.com\/loop\/2-front-knot-with-foldover-1590094625.mp4\/poster.jpg)\n\nAbout that tiny piece you pulled through... Simply take the fabric at the end and fold it over the entire knot to make it smooth. Easy fix\\!\n\n## \\#3: Simple Front Tuck With a Knot\n![how to tie a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1-simple-front-tuck-w-knot-1590094260.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nThis is like a combination of a tuck and a knot, and it's a low-lift way to shorten T-shirts and give them that ~effortless~ look. It's just barely tucked in, which still allows your top to hang pretty loose.\n\n1. Grab your tee at the sides and shorten it in the back.\n2. Take a section at either side in the front.\n3. Loosely twist the fabric on one side.\n4. Tuck the end into your bottoms and adjust until you get your preferred look.\n\n###### Related Story\n- [![](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/ellie-delphine-wears-white-and-green-squared-sunglasses-news-photo-1690921115.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.670xh;0,0.167xh&resize=300:*)BRB, Stocking up on These Comfy Tees](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/g32390764\/best-t-shirts-for-women\/)\n## \\#4: Back Knot\n![how to knot a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/5-back-knot-1590097474.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nIf you don’t want a knot in the front, just move it to the back. This trick makes a roomy shirt more form-fitting and lets you shorten it to the length you want.\n\n1. Fold up the shirt in the front to your desired length.\n2. Gather the extra material in the back.\n3. Start twisting that section until a spiral is created.\n4. Wrap the fabric around the ball and pull the end piece through the middle.\n5. As an optional step, if the end piece is long enough, you can fold it under the knot so it doesn’t show.\n## \\#5: Super-Cropped Front Knot\n![how to tie a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3-super-cropped-front-knot-1590094811.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nOkay, so this definitely shows more skin, but you can also wear a longline [bralette](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/g27257749\/bralette-outfit-ideas\/) and have it peek out from underneath if you want to add a subtle but revealing detail.\n\n1. Similar to the previous knot, fold up the shirt in the back but slightly higher.\n2. Gather fabric in the front and fold up the sides of the shirt higher.\n3. Twist the section until it forms a spiral.\n4. Continue wrapping around the ball and pull the end piece through. The knot should be on the upper part of your torso.\n5. An optional step is to fold the entire knot under the hem of your shirt if you want to hide it.\n## \\#6: Open-Back Tuck\n![how to tuck a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-6408-1-1590097180.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nBack sweat is real, folks, especially in those hot summer temps. Fold up your tee like this to get some air on your skin—and it’ll also give your plain ol’ shirt an unexpected twist.\n\n1. Use your fingers to tuck the fabric right under your back bra strap.\n2. Continue tucking and folding fabric up under the elastic until you get your desired look. It’s tricky and it might take a couple of tries to look smooth, but you got this.\n3. Take the leftover fabric in the front and knot on one side (see example \\#3).\n4. 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All Rights Reserved.\n\n[Privacy Notice](https:\/\/www.hearst.com\/-\/us-magazines-privacy-notice)[CA Notice at Collection](https:\/\/www.hearst.com\/-\/us-magazines-privacy-notice#_ADDITIONAL_INFO)[Your CA Privacy Rights\/Shine the Light](https:\/\/www.hearst.com\/-\/us-magazines-privacy-notice#_ADDITIONAL_INFO)[DAA Industry Opt Out](https:\/\/www.hearst.com\/-\/us-magazines-privacy-notice#_OPT_OUTS)[Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.hearst.com\/-\/us-magazines-terms-of-use)[Site Map](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/sitemap\/)\n\n[Cookies Choices](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/how-to\/a47670\/how-to-knot-your-clothes\/ \"Cookies Choices\")","attrs_readable_markdown":"This might be a controversial opinion, but T-shirts are the unsung heroes of your wardrobe. Some of you might think they're boring when you compare them to \"going-out\" tops, blouses, tanks, and other kinds of tops, but a T-shirt is so much more versatile. You can wear it with a [blazer](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/g42243288\/best-leather-blazers\/) and tailored trousers to work or on its own with cutoff shorts and sneakers for a low-key look. But if you want to liven up basic tee into something a lil' more extra, a simple knot, tuck, or tie can add more interest to your ensemble. [Oversized shirts](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/g60685768\/best-blazer-outfits\/) are key for knotting because you'll have more fabric to work with, but you can **follow these instructions on any tee that has a slight stretch to it.**\n\nNow that [summer](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/summer-fashion\/) is just around the corner, you might want to try these styles to keep the airflow to a maximum—and the sweat to a minimum. These styles will look cute with your go-to pair of high-waisted jeans, or hey, even low-waisted ones if you're back on board with the early aughts trend. Skeptical of your skills? I had never attempted to tie or knot a shirt before writing this here article—if I can do it, so can you! You might have to redo it a few times to nail the exact look you're going for, but you can do it with a plain white shirt, a graphic one, or really any baggy tee in your closet.\n\nFeel free to play around with the placement of these styles (the knot doesn’t always have to be centered, ya know), and you can tie it loose or tight or somewhere in between. Really, this whole knotting, tying, and tucking thing is all based on your preferences, so you can keep fiddling around until your shirt fits exactly how you want it.\n\nBelow, six different ways to tie a shirt.\n\n![how to tie a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/0-plain-tee-1590090244.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nStart with a plain oversized tee.\n\n[![Sea Shell Slub Easy Crew](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/1714767638-screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-1-20-18-pm-6635470f0e560.png?crop=0.889xw:1.00xh;0.0833xw,0&resize=980:*)](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckmason.com%2Fproducts%2Fsea-shell-slub-easy-crew%2F)\n\n[![ x Wales Bonner Football Shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/1714767842-screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-1-23-16-pm-663547bf54001.png?crop=0.9189591078066914xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:*)](https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=SyrN4SGJMyU&mid=13816&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saksfifthavenue.com%2Fproduct%2Fadidas-adidas-x-Wales-Bonner-Football-Shirt-0400020253268.html&u1=cos|xid:{xid})\n\n[![Oversized T-shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/1714771853-hmgoepprod.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.834xh;0,0.124xh&resize=980:*)](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_us%2Fproductpage.1137208001.html)\n\n###### H\\&M Oversized T-shirt\nNow 15% Off\n\n[![Garcon Tee Classic Navy](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/1714772169-.jpg?crop=1.00xw:1.00xh;0,0&resize=980:*)](https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com\/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universalstandard.com%2Fproducts%2Fgarcon-tee-classic-navy)\n## \\#1: Basic Front Knot\n![how to tie a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/2-front-knot-1590094353.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nThis is prob the knot that first comes to mind, right? It transforms your oversize tees into cute crop tops to wear this time of year. Hate that little end piece that pokes through? Same. There’s an optional step that sorts it out in the next video below.\n\n1. Fold up your T-shirt in the back.\n2. Gather the leftover fabric in the front.\n3. Twist the section until it forms a spiral.\n4. Wrap it around the ball and pull the end piece through.\n## \\#2: Smooth Front Knot\n![Image no longer available](https:\/\/media.hearstapps.com\/loop\/2-front-knot-with-foldover-1590094625.mp4\/poster.jpg)\n\nAbout that tiny piece you pulled through... Simply take the fabric at the end and fold it over the entire knot to make it smooth. Easy fix\\!\n\n## \\#3: Simple Front Tuck With a Knot\n![how to tie a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/1-simple-front-tuck-w-knot-1590094260.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nThis is like a combination of a tuck and a knot, and it's a low-lift way to shorten T-shirts and give them that ~effortless~ look. It's just barely tucked in, which still allows your top to hang pretty loose.\n\n1. Grab your tee at the sides and shorten it in the back.\n2. Take a section at either side in the front.\n3. Loosely twist the fabric on one side.\n4. Tuck the end into your bottoms and adjust until you get your preferred look.\n## \\#4: Back Knot\n![how to knot a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/5-back-knot-1590097474.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nIf you don’t want a knot in the front, just move it to the back. This trick makes a roomy shirt more form-fitting and lets you shorten it to the length you want.\n\n1. Fold up the shirt in the front to your desired length.\n2. Gather the extra material in the back.\n3. Start twisting that section until a spiral is created.\n4. Wrap the fabric around the ball and pull the end piece through the middle.\n5. As an optional step, if the end piece is long enough, you can fold it under the knot so it doesn’t show.\n## \\#5: Super-Cropped Front Knot\n![how to tie a t shirt](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/3-super-cropped-front-knot-1590094811.jpg?resize=980:*)\n\nOkay, so this definitely shows more skin, but you can also wear a longline [bralette](https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/g27257749\/bralette-outfit-ideas\/) and have it peek out from underneath if you want to add a subtle but revealing detail.\n\n1. Similar to the previous knot, fold up the shirt in the back but slightly higher.\n2. Gather fabric in the front and fold up the sides of the shirt higher.\n3. Twist the section until it forms a spiral.\n4. Continue wrapping around the ball and pull the end piece through. The knot should be on the upper part of your torso.\n5. 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Boilerpipe Text	This might be a controversial opinion, but T-shirts are the unsung heroes of your wardrobe. Some of you might think they're boring when you compare them to "going-out" tops, blouses, tanks, and other kinds of tops, but a T-shirt is so much more versatile. You can wear it with a blazer and tailored trousers to work or on its own with cutoff shorts and sneakers for a low-key look. But if you want to liven up basic tee into something a lil' more extra, a simple knot, tuck, or tie can add more interest to your ensemble. Oversized shirts are key for knotting because you'll have more fabric to work with, but you can follow these instructions on any tee that has a slight stretch to it. Now that summer is just around the corner, you might want to try these styles to keep the airflow to a maximum—and the sweat to a minimum. These styles will look cute with your go-to pair of high-waisted jeans, or hey, even low-waisted ones if you're back on board with the early aughts trend. Skeptical of your skills? I had never attempted to tie or knot a shirt before writing this here article—if I can do it, so can you! You might have to redo it a few times to nail the exact look you're going for, but you can do it with a plain white shirt, a graphic one, or really any baggy tee in your closet. Feel free to play around with the placement of these styles (the knot doesn’t always have to be centered, ya know), and you can tie it loose or tight or somewhere in between. Really, this whole knotting, tying, and tucking thing is all based on your preferences, so you can keep fiddling around until your shirt fits exactly how you want it. Below, six different ways to tie a shirt. Start with a plain oversized tee. H&M Oversized T-shirt Now 15% Off #1: Basic Front Knot This is prob the knot that first comes to mind, right? It transforms your oversize tees into cute crop tops to wear this time of year. Hate that little end piece that pokes through? Same. There’s an optional step that sorts it out in the next video below. Fold up your T-shirt in the back. Gather the leftover fabric in the front. Twist the section until it forms a spiral. Wrap it around the ball and pull the end piece through. #2: Smooth Front Knot About that tiny piece you pulled through... Simply take the fabric at the end and fold it over the entire knot to make it smooth. Easy fix! #3: Simple Front Tuck With a Knot This is like a combination of a tuck and a knot, and it's a low-lift way to shorten T-shirts and give them that ~effortless~ look. It's just barely tucked in, which still allows your top to hang pretty loose. Grab your tee at the sides and shorten it in the back. Take a section at either side in the front. Loosely twist the fabric on one side. Tuck the end into your bottoms and adjust until you get your preferred look. #4: Back Knot If you don’t want a knot in the front, just move it to the back. This trick makes a roomy shirt more form-fitting and lets you shorten it to the length you want. Fold up the shirt in the front to your desired length. Gather the extra material in the back. Start twisting that section until a spiral is created. Wrap the fabric around the ball and pull the end piece through the middle. As an optional step, if the end piece is long enough, you can fold it under the knot so it doesn’t show. #5: Super-Cropped Front Knot Okay, so this definitely shows more skin, but you can also wear a longline bralette and have it peek out from underneath if you want to add a subtle but revealing detail. Similar to the previous knot, fold up the shirt in the back but slightly higher. Gather fabric in the front and fold up the sides of the shirt higher. Twist the section until it forms a spiral. Continue wrapping around the ball and pull the end piece through. The knot should be on the upper part of your torso. An optional step is to fold the entire knot under the hem of your shirt if you want to hide it. #6: Open-Back Tuck Back sweat is real, folks, especially in those hot summer temps. Fold up your tee like this to get some air on your skin—and it’ll also give your plain ol’ shirt an unexpected twist. Use your fingers to tuck the fabric right under your back bra strap. Continue tucking and folding fabric up under the elastic until you get your desired look. It’s tricky and it might take a couple of tries to look smooth, but you got this. Take the leftover fabric in the front and knot on one side (see example #3). Loosely tuck that section in. I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.
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By [Lauren Adhav](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/author/219318/lauren-adhav/ "Lauren Adhav") Published: May 15, 2024 ![Open share options](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/_assets/design-tokens/fre/static/icons/social/sharing.89c15b8.svg?primary=%2523ffffff) ![bookmarks](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/_assets/design-tokens/fre/static/icons/headphones-regular.117021e.svg?primary=%2523ffffff)Listen (5 min)5 min ![a woman carrying a bag](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/tie-knot-shirt-1813142420-6645278a00950.jpg?crop=0.5xw:1xh;center,top&resize=640:) Jeremy Moeller//Getty Images We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. This might be a controversial opinion, but T-shirts are the unsung heroes of your wardrobe. Some of you might think they're boring when you compare them to "going-out" tops, blouses, tanks, and other kinds of tops, but a T-shirt is so much more versatile. You can wear it with a [blazer](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g42243288/best-leather-blazers/) and tailored trousers to work or on its own with cutoff shorts and sneakers for a low-key look. But if you want to liven up basic tee into something a lil' more extra, a simple knot, tuck, or tie can add more interest to your ensemble. [Oversized shirts](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g60685768/best-blazer-outfits/) are key for knotting because you'll have more fabric to work with, but you can follow these instructions on any tee that has a slight stretch to it.* Now that [summer](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/summer-fashion/) is just around the corner, you might want to try these styles to keep the airflow to a maximum—and the sweat to a minimum. These styles will look cute with your go-to pair of high-waisted jeans, or hey, even low-waisted ones if you're back on board with the early aughts trend. Skeptical of your skills? I had never attempted to tie or knot a shirt before writing this here article—if I can do it, so can you! You might have to redo it a few times to nail the exact look you're going for, but you can do it with a plain white shirt, a graphic one, or really any baggy tee in your closet. Feel free to play around with the placement of these styles (the knot doesn’t always have to be centered, ya know), and you can tie it loose or tight or somewhere in between. Really, this whole knotting, tying, and tucking thing is all based on your preferences, so you can keep fiddling around until your shirt fits exactly how you want it. Below, six different ways to tie a shirt. ![how to tie a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/0-plain-tee-1590090244.jpg?resize=980:) Start with a plain oversized tee. [![Sea Shell Slub Easy Crew](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1714767638-screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-1-20-18-pm-6635470f0e560.png?crop=0.889xw:1.00xh;0.0833xw,0&resize=980:)](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckmason.com%2Fproducts%2Fsea-shell-slub-easy-crew%2F) ###### Buck Mason Sea Shell Slub Easy Crew [\$48 at Buck Mason](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckmason.com%2Fproducts%2Fsea-shell-slub-easy-crew%2F) [![ x Wales Bonner Football Shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1714767842-screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-1-23-16-pm-663547bf54001.png?crop=0.9189591078066914xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:)](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=SyrN4SGJMyU&mid=13816&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saksfifthavenue.com%2Fproduct%2Fadidas-adidas-x-Wales-Bonner-Football-Shirt-0400020253268.html&u1=cos\|xid:{xid}) ###### Adidas x Wales Bonner Football Shirt [\$150 at Saks Fifth Avenue](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=SyrN4SGJMyU&mid=13816&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saksfifthavenue.com%2Fproduct%2Fadidas-adidas-x-Wales-Bonner-Football-Shirt-0400020253268.html&u1=cos\|xid:{xid}) [![Oversized T-shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1714771853-hmgoepprod.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.834xh;0,0.124xh&resize=980:)](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_us%2Fproductpage.1137208001.html) ###### H\&M Oversized T-shirt Now 15% Off [~~\$10~~ \$8 at H\&M](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_us%2Fproductpage.1137208001.html) [![Garcon Tee Classic Navy](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1714772169-.jpg?crop=1.00xw:1.00xh;0,0&resize=980:)](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universalstandard.com%2Fproducts%2Fgarcon-tee-classic-navy) ###### Universal Standard Garcon Tee Classic Navy [\$55 at Universal Standard](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universalstandard.com%2Fproducts%2Fgarcon-tee-classic-navy) ## \#1: Basic Front Knot ![how to tie a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2-front-knot-1590094353.jpg?resize=980:) This is prob the knot that first comes to mind, right? It transforms your oversize tees into cute crop tops to wear this time of year. Hate that little end piece that pokes through? Same. There’s an optional step that sorts it out in the next video below. 1. Fold up your T-shirt in the back. 2. Gather the leftover fabric in the front. 3. Twist the section until it forms a spiral. 4. Wrap it around the ball and pull the end piece through. ## \#2: Smooth Front Knot ![Image no longer available](https://media.hearstapps.com/loop/2-front-knot-with-foldover-1590094625.mp4/poster.jpg) About that tiny piece you pulled through... Simply take the fabric at the end and fold it over the entire knot to make it smooth. Easy fix\! ## \#3: Simple Front Tuck With a Knot ![how to tie a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/1-simple-front-tuck-w-knot-1590094260.jpg?resize=980:) This is like a combination of a tuck and a knot, and it's a low-lift way to shorten T-shirts and give them that ~effortless~ look. It's just barely tucked in, which still allows your top to hang pretty loose. 1. Grab your tee at the sides and shorten it in the back. 2. Take a section at either side in the front. 3. Loosely twist the fabric on one side. 4. Tuck the end into your bottoms and adjust until you get your preferred look. ###### Related Story - [![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/ellie-delphine-wears-white-and-green-squared-sunglasses-news-photo-1690921115.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.670xh;0,0.167xh&resize=300:)BRB, Stocking up on These Comfy Tees](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g32390764/best-t-shirts-for-women/) ## \#4: Back Knot ![how to knot a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/5-back-knot-1590097474.jpg?resize=980:) If you don’t want a knot in the front, just move it to the back. This trick makes a roomy shirt more form-fitting and lets you shorten it to the length you want. 1. Fold up the shirt in the front to your desired length. 2. Gather the extra material in the back. 3. Start twisting that section until a spiral is created. 4. Wrap the fabric around the ball and pull the end piece through the middle. 5. As an optional step, if the end piece is long enough, you can fold it under the knot so it doesn’t show. ## \#5: Super-Cropped Front Knot ![how to tie a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/3-super-cropped-front-knot-1590094811.jpg?resize=980:) Okay, so this definitely shows more skin, but you can also wear a longline [bralette](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g27257749/bralette-outfit-ideas/) and have it peek out from underneath if you want to add a subtle but revealing detail. 1. Similar to the previous knot, fold up the shirt in the back but slightly higher. 2. Gather fabric in the front and fold up the sides of the shirt higher. 3. Twist the section until it forms a spiral. 4. Continue wrapping around the ball and pull the end piece through. The knot should be on the upper part of your torso. 5. An optional step is to fold the entire knot under the hem of your shirt if you want to hide it. ## \#6: Open-Back Tuck ![how to tuck a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/img-6408-1-1590097180.jpg?resize=980:) Back sweat is real, folks, especially in those hot summer temps. Fold up your tee like this to get some air on your skin—and it’ll also give your plain ol’ shirt an unexpected twist. 1. Use your fingers to tuck the fabric right under your back bra strap. 2. Continue tucking and folding fabric up under the elastic until you get your desired look. It’s tricky and it might take a couple of tries to look smooth, but you got this. 3. Take the leftover fabric in the front and knot on one side (see example \#3). 4. Loosely tuck that section in. ###### Related Stories - [![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/how-to-shrink-a-shirt-1587151083.png?crop=0.641xw:1.00xh;0.200xw,0&resize=300:)Your Guide to Shrinking (Almost) Any Shirt](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/a32145462/how-to-shrink-a-shirt/) - [![](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/how-to-wear-t-shirts-1560269565.png?crop=0.505xw:1.00xh;0.239xw,0&resize=300:)13 Trendy Ways to Style All Your T-Shirts](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/a27821377/how-to-wear-t-shirts/) ![Lettermark](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/_assets/design-tokens/cosmopolitan/static/images/logos/lettermark.606db01.svg?primary=%2523000) [Lauren Adhav](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/author/219318/lauren-adhav/) Associate Fashion Editor I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. 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Readable Markdown	This might be a controversial opinion, but T-shirts are the unsung heroes of your wardrobe. Some of you might think they're boring when you compare them to "going-out" tops, blouses, tanks, and other kinds of tops, but a T-shirt is so much more versatile. You can wear it with a [blazer](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g42243288/best-leather-blazers/) and tailored trousers to work or on its own with cutoff shorts and sneakers for a low-key look. But if you want to liven up basic tee into something a lil' more extra, a simple knot, tuck, or tie can add more interest to your ensemble. [Oversized shirts](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g60685768/best-blazer-outfits/) are key for knotting because you'll have more fabric to work with, but you can follow these instructions on any tee that has a slight stretch to it. Now that [summer](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/summer-fashion/) is just around the corner, you might want to try these styles to keep the airflow to a maximum—and the sweat to a minimum. These styles will look cute with your go-to pair of high-waisted jeans, or hey, even low-waisted ones if you're back on board with the early aughts trend. Skeptical of your skills? I had never attempted to tie or knot a shirt before writing this here article—if I can do it, so can you! You might have to redo it a few times to nail the exact look you're going for, but you can do it with a plain white shirt, a graphic one, or really any baggy tee in your closet. Feel free to play around with the placement of these styles (the knot doesn’t always have to be centered, ya know), and you can tie it loose or tight or somewhere in between. Really, this whole knotting, tying, and tucking thing is all based on your preferences, so you can keep fiddling around until your shirt fits exactly how you want it. Below, six different ways to tie a shirt. ![how to tie a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/0-plain-tee-1590090244.jpg?resize=980:) Start with a plain oversized tee. [![Sea Shell Slub Easy Crew](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1714767638-screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-1-20-18-pm-6635470f0e560.png?crop=0.889xw:1.00xh;0.0833xw,0&resize=980:)](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buckmason.com%2Fproducts%2Fsea-shell-slub-easy-crew%2F) [![ x Wales Bonner Football Shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1714767842-screen-shot-2024-05-03-at-1-23-16-pm-663547bf54001.png?crop=0.9189591078066914xw:1xh;center,top&resize=980:)](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=SyrN4SGJMyU&mid=13816&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saksfifthavenue.com%2Fproduct%2Fadidas-adidas-x-Wales-Bonner-Football-Shirt-0400020253268.html&u1=cos\|xid:{xid}) [![Oversized T-shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1714771853-hmgoepprod.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.834xh;0,0.124xh&resize=980:)](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_us%2Fproductpage.1137208001.html) ###### H\&M Oversized T-shirt Now 15% Off [![Garcon Tee Classic Navy](https://hips.hearstapps.com/vader-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/1714772169-.jpg?crop=1.00xw:1.00xh;0,0&resize=980:)](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525071&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universalstandard.com%2Fproducts%2Fgarcon-tee-classic-navy) ## \#1: Basic Front Knot ![how to tie a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2-front-knot-1590094353.jpg?resize=980:) This is prob the knot that first comes to mind, right? It transforms your oversize tees into cute crop tops to wear this time of year. Hate that little end piece that pokes through? Same. There’s an optional step that sorts it out in the next video below. 1. Fold up your T-shirt in the back. 2. Gather the leftover fabric in the front. 3. Twist the section until it forms a spiral. 4. Wrap it around the ball and pull the end piece through. ## \#2: Smooth Front Knot ![Image no longer available](https://media.hearstapps.com/loop/2-front-knot-with-foldover-1590094625.mp4/poster.jpg) About that tiny piece you pulled through... Simply take the fabric at the end and fold it over the entire knot to make it smooth. Easy fix\! ## \#3: Simple Front Tuck With a Knot ![how to tie a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/1-simple-front-tuck-w-knot-1590094260.jpg?resize=980:) This is like a combination of a tuck and a knot, and it's a low-lift way to shorten T-shirts and give them that ~effortless~ look. It's just barely tucked in, which still allows your top to hang pretty loose. 1. Grab your tee at the sides and shorten it in the back. 2. Take a section at either side in the front. 3. Loosely twist the fabric on one side. 4. Tuck the end into your bottoms and adjust until you get your preferred look. ## \#4: Back Knot ![how to knot a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/5-back-knot-1590097474.jpg?resize=980:) If you don’t want a knot in the front, just move it to the back. This trick makes a roomy shirt more form-fitting and lets you shorten it to the length you want. 1. Fold up the shirt in the front to your desired length. 2. Gather the extra material in the back. 3. Start twisting that section until a spiral is created. 4. Wrap the fabric around the ball and pull the end piece through the middle. 5. As an optional step, if the end piece is long enough, you can fold it under the knot so it doesn’t show. ## \#5: Super-Cropped Front Knot ![how to tie a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/3-super-cropped-front-knot-1590094811.jpg?resize=980:) Okay, so this definitely shows more skin, but you can also wear a longline [bralette](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/g27257749/bralette-outfit-ideas/) and have it peek out from underneath if you want to add a subtle but revealing detail. 1. Similar to the previous knot, fold up the shirt in the back but slightly higher. 2. Gather fabric in the front and fold up the sides of the shirt higher. 3. Twist the section until it forms a spiral. 4. Continue wrapping around the ball and pull the end piece through. The knot should be on the upper part of your torso. 5. An optional step is to fold the entire knot under the hem of your shirt if you want to hide it. ## \#6: Open-Back Tuck ![how to tuck a t shirt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/img-6408-1-1590097180.jpg?resize=980:) Back sweat is real, folks, especially in those hot summer temps. Fold up your tee like this to get some air on your skin—and it’ll also give your plain ol’ shirt an unexpected twist. 1. Use your fingers to tuck the fabric right under your back bra strap. 2. Continue tucking and folding fabric up under the elastic until you get your desired look. It’s tricky and it might take a couple of tries to look smooth, but you got this. 3. Take the leftover fabric in the front and knot on one side (see example \#3). 4. Loosely tuck that section in. ![Lettermark](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/_assets/design-tokens/cosmopolitan/static/images/logos/lettermark.606db01.svg?primary=%2523000) I'm Cosmopolitan's Associate Fashion Editor and write about any and all trends, major celeb fashion moments, and why wide-leg jeans are basically the best. I originally moved to New York City to audition for RENT, only to find out that the play closed 10 years ago.
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