How to Do a Tie Knot on a Shirt

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One of the easiest ways to modify a baggy t-shirt is by tying the hem into a knot at your waist. Best of all, there are a couple of different ways to tie and position the knot. If you are stuck with a baggy button-up shirt, you can tie it in different ways to get different garments, from halter tops to dresses to skirts! Once you know what to do, the styling possibilities are endless!

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   Put on a baggy t-shirt. The longer, looser the shirt is, the more fabric you will have to work with. This will make tying the knot easier.

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   Tie a simple bun knot for a classic look. Bring your index finger and thumb together to make an O. Slide the hem of your shirt through the O until the fit is snug around your waist. Tighten your thumb against the fabric, then wrap the tail around your index and middle fingers to form a loop. Pull the tail through the loop, then tug on it to tighten the knot.^[1]

   • Tuck the tail end under the knot to hide it, if desired.

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   Do a bunny ear knot if you want something less bulky. Gather 2 sections of your shirt along the hem, 1 in each fist. Cross the left ear over the right ear, then pull it under and up through the gap—just like tying a pair of shoes. Pull on both ears to tighten the knot.^[2]

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   Use a rubber band or hair tie for a ruffled look. Make an O-shape with your thumb and index finger. Bring your hand under your shirt, and pull some fabric through the O until the fit is snug. Tighten your fingers around the fabric, then wrap a rubber band or hair tie around it, right under your fist. Let go of the fabric when you are done.^[3]

   • The tied fabric needs to be on the inside of your shirt. This will allow the fabric to ripple out from the tied portion in the front.
   • The tighter you make the shirt, the further up from the hem you'll need to go. You don't want the tail visible!

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   Play around with the position of the knot. Instead of having the knot in the front, try having it in the back instead. You can even put it off to the side for a twist. You can also show more or less of your midriff by raising the hem and tying a tighter knot.^{[4] [5]}

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   Wear a short-sleeved shirt like normal, but tie the bottom into a knot. Put on a short-sleeved button-up shirt, but don't button it up yet. Take the 2 bottom corners of your shirt, and tie them into a double-knot around your waist—make it as snug as comfortable. Button the shirt up the rest of the way. Alternatively, you can leave the top 1 to 2 buttons undone to show off some cleavage.^{[6] [7]}

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   Tie a long-sleeved shirt around your torso to turn it into a tube top. Position a long-sleeved button-up shirt against your back, right under your armpits. Button it down your front until it feels snug. Wrap the sleeves around to your front, and tie them into a bow right under your bust. You can leave the collar sticking out against your back or tuck it in.^[8]

   • Tuck the shirt into a high-waisted skirt or a pair of high-waisted pants to complete the look.

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   Tie the sleeves of the shirt behind your neck to turn it into a halter. Wrap a long-sleeved button-up shirt around your chest, under your armpits. Button the shirt up until it is snug. Pull both sleeves up in front of your shoulders and behind your neck. Tie them into a sturdy knot. You can leave the collar sticking out, or you can tuck it into the shirt, out of sight.^[9]

   • Take it up a notch, and position the knot over your left or right shoulder instead. Tie the sleeves into a half-bow for a nicer touch.
   • A half bow is simply where you wrap the left sleeve around the right to form a loop, then pull the left sleeve partway through the loop.

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   Use a longer, over-sized shirt to turn it into a cute dress instead. Wrap an over-sized button-up shirt with long sleeves around your chest, right under your armpits. Button the shirt until it fits snugly, then rotate it so that the buttons are in the back and the collar is in the front. Pull the sleeves in front of you, right under the bust/over the stomach, and tie them into a double-knot.^[10]

   • Leave the collar sticking out. It will make a nice design!
   • You can use a regular button-up shirt, but you'll end up with a mini dress instead because of how short it is.

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   Tie and button a long-sleeved shirt around your waist to make it a skirt. Wrap a long-sleeved button-up shirt around your waist, then button it down. Wrap the sleeves around your waist and tie them into a knot, then a half bow. Tuck the collar inside the shirt when you are done.^[11]

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   Leave the shirt unbuttoned instead to make a chic fashion statement. Place a long-sleeved button-up shirt behind your waist, right against your hips. Wrap the sleeves around your waist, then tie them into a double-knot at the front. Make sure that the shirt you use goes well with your outfit.^[12]

   • Leave the buttons undone. This will give the shirt a more flattering look.
   • If it gets chilly, you can untie the shirt and put it on!

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  What bottoms go best with a tied off button up?

  

  Kalee Hewlett is a Celebrity Stylist & Confidence Coach with almost two decades of experience helping clients build confidence and 'dress for success.' She works with her clients to transform their sense of self 'from the inside out' by merging her expertise in image consulting with Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Kalee's work is rooted in science, style, and the understanding that 'identity is destiny'. She uses her own methodology and Style To Success Strategy to create positive identity shifts. Kalee is a fashion TV host and appears regularly on QVC UK sharing her fashion expertise. She also was appointed as the head judge and host of Fashion One Network's 6-part TV show 'Design Genius.'

  

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  If you're tying the front of the shirt, I'm a big fan of teaming that look up with high-waisted jeans or denim shorts.

• Question

  What if I want to look more relaxed?

  

  Kalee Hewlett is a Celebrity Stylist & Confidence Coach with almost two decades of experience helping clients build confidence and 'dress for success.' She works with her clients to transform their sense of self 'from the inside out' by merging her expertise in image consulting with Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Kalee's work is rooted in science, style, and the understanding that 'identity is destiny'. She uses her own methodology and Style To Success Strategy to create positive identity shifts. Kalee is a fashion TV host and appears regularly on QVC UK sharing her fashion expertise. She also was appointed as the head judge and host of Fashion One Network's 6-part TV show 'Design Genius.'

  

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  For a more relaxed look, you can do a French tuck by tucking one side of your shirt into your pants and letting the other side hang loose.

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  How would I incorporate this into a more summery look?

  

  Kalee Hewlett is a Celebrity Stylist & Confidence Coach with almost two decades of experience helping clients build confidence and 'dress for success.' She works with her clients to transform their sense of self 'from the inside out' by merging her expertise in image consulting with Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Kalee's work is rooted in science, style, and the understanding that 'identity is destiny'. She uses her own methodology and Style To Success Strategy to create positive identity shifts. Kalee is a fashion TV host and appears regularly on QVC UK sharing her fashion expertise. She also was appointed as the head judge and host of Fashion One Network's 6-part TV show 'Design Genius.'

  

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  Wear a strapless bra and pull the neckline of the shirt down over the shoulders. That's a super cute, playful look that works best in warmer weather. This works best with wide-leg palazzo pants or maxi skirts.

• Question

  How do I tie the bottom of a shirt that is long, (specifically one that has buttons but not all the way)?

  

  Try it in a knot or use a hair tie. You can grab part of your shirt inside and put a hair tie around it.

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  How can I tie up a t-shirt for 6th grade school, like, sometimes showing belly but sometimes not?

  

  If you use a longer shirt, It can work. If too long, just make the "bunny ears" bigger.

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  How do I tie shirts that are meant to be tied?

  

  Use a hair tie to tie up the shirt. You can do this at the back or front.

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• If you have a petite build, men's button-up shirts will work especially well. They are much larger, baggier, and have more fabric to work with.

• You can tie your t-shirt as far up or as far down as you want.

• The baggier the shirt is, the easier these methods will be. They will not work well on fitted t-shirts or button-up shirts.

• Do not leave the knots in the shirt for more than 1 day, otherwise the shirt may stretch.

• Take the knot out of your t-shirt before you put it into the wash, otherwise you will risk ruining and stretching the shirt.

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To tie your shirt in one of many unique ways, make an O-shape with your thumb and index finger and put that hand under your shirt. Pull some fabric through the O until the shirt is snug and wrap a rubber band or hair tie around it, right under your fist. Release the fabric and you will have a ruffled look. If you don't have a rubber band, you can grab 2 sections of shirt along the hem, cross them, and tie them together to form a bunny ear knot. Keep reading to learn how to transform shirts into other articles of clothing by tying them!

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