6 Ways Your Clothes Don't Fit and How to Fix It

It's amazing how one well-placed knot can completely transform your look.

21 March, 2018

6 Ways Your Clothes Don't Fit and How to Fix It

Fit is everything in fashion, but, yeah, taking your clothes to the tailor is kind of a hassle. Luckily, there's another way: knotting! A good knot can completely transform a piece of clothing, taking it from sad and shapeless to figure-flattering and fun in just a few seconds. Here's how!

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1. Turn a boxy T-shirt into a figure-flattering crop-top by knotting it in front. Make sure to tuck any excess fabric back into the knot for a sleeker, more grown-up look.

Graphic T-Shirt, SANDRO (Available at Bloomingdale's), $95; Knit Pencil Skirt, SANDRO (Available at Bloomingdale's), $210

2. Knot the back of a long, loose tank to create a sleek and sexy top. If you knot a tank in front, your breasts are likely to pop out of the sides.

Black Bra Top, MICHI, $85; Graphic Tank Top, SPLITS FIFTY NINE, $68; Black Pencil Skirt, MISSGUIDED, $14

3. Knot your button-down shirt, rather than tucking it in. Unbutton the bottom of your shirt until you get it to the length you want, then tie the two sides together. It's a great way to accentuate your waist without the bulk and annoyance of tucking in your shirt.

Orange Plaid Shirt, JOIE (Available at Bloomingdale's), $85; Blue Lace Skirt, KEREN MILLEN (Available at Bloomingdale's), $245

4. Turn a shapeless sack dress from boring to bodycon with an off-center front knot. Tie the knot in line with the center of your leg for a sexy faux-slit look. And remember to always tie knots at your waist for the most flattering shape.

Green Knit Dress, H&M, $18

5. Turn a standard maxi skirt into a sexy, swooping pencil skirt with one knot at the hip and another at the hem. Tie the knot at your hip first, then tie a smaller knot on the front corner of the skirt hem to create the swooping curve in the picture. A small knot should naturally conceal itself by rolling inward, but if not, use a tiny safety pin to keep it in place.

Blue and White Plaid Shirt, SOFT JOIE (Available at Bloomingdale's), $138; Blue and White Jersey Maxi Skirt, JOIE (Available at Bloomingdale's), $65; Black Faux Leather Waist Belt, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $48

6. Transform a long cardigan into a sophisticated cocktail dress by knotting it closed in the center. To really pull this one off, it's important that your cardigan be large enough and lightweight enough to create a secure knot.