Contrary to beliefs of many young professionals, there actually is a difference between wearing a necktie and wearing it “well.” The traditional defining mark of a well tied knot is its dimple. The dimple is the little indentation directly underneath the knot of your tie.

Personally, I'm more keen on what I like to call the "push the bush" look. Pushing the bush will help you look more stylish and assertive in any tie-wearing situation (not to mention how much sexier you'll feel the next time someone compliments you on your tie: "NICE BUSH PUSH, Jeff!" sounds way better than "sharp dimple, sir.."). To find this look, simply stick your thumb up (careful where you stick it) behind the back of the knot (bush) and push it forward (think opposite of the dimple).

Though you'll never go wrong in the boardroom or on a date if you push the bush, the standard dimple is still a smart and conservative look for the office. Here's how to dimple:

1.) Before tightening the knot, gently put your index finger directly under the knot while lightly pinching the sides of the fabric.

2.) Then tighten the knot by pulling down on the wide end of the tie.

3.) A dimple should form and be aligned in the middle of your knot.

And if you still cannot master the dimple technique, there's always the option to throw down some cash on a pointless tool like this one. Just don't let your girlfriend know what you've done.