Welcome to The Modest Man ๐๐ผ
If you want to look and feel like a million bucks, you’re in the right place.
From building a wardrobe and learning what colors to wear, to buying the right cologne and finding your next favorite hairstyle, TMM has you covered.
Want to learn more about this site and the people behind it? Read on…
A Word From the Founder
Hello! My name is Brock.
I started this blog after realizing in my early 20s that I was a poorly dressed young man, and it was affecting my professional and social life.
My dad used to say, “Your clothes are either working for you or against you, but they’re always working.”
All throughout high school, college and my early professional years, my clothes were working against me.
Why? Because no one ever taught me how to dress well.
I never knew what colors to wear, how clothes should fit, or how to put together an outfit.
To make things worse, I’m 5’6″ in boots and 125 lbs after dinner, so most clothes don’t fit me properly. Pants are too long, shirts are too baggy. They make me look like a kid wearing hand-me-downs!
When I decided to start dressing better, I did what any self-respecting Millennial would do circa 2013:
I Googled it.
I found lots of solid advice, but nothing was geared specifically toward me. So I started themodestman.com to document my style journey and share what I was learning.
Fast forward to today, and The Modest Man has grown into one of the most popular men’s style publications in the world.
TMM reaches millions of readers each year and has been featured in Esquire, Huffington Post, Men’s Health, WWD, Fortune and more.
None of this would be possible without you, dear reader, and for that I’m grateful ๐๐ป
Can you trust this site?
Letโs be honest: most online content sucks. No doubt, youโve come across sponsored product โreviewsโ written by people with no expertise or passion.
Youโve seen the โbuying guidesโ that are really just lists of affiliate links, written by people with no hands-on experience with the products.
We hate this stuff as much as you do…
Here’s our editorial promise:
- We donโt accept payment for reviews, ever. We do sometimes receive press samples.
- Every review is hands-on, meaning we actually test drive the products.
- We only recommend products we believe in and would buy for ourselves or a friend.
- We cover brands regardless of our relationship with them (i.e., brands that donโt offer payment for traffic).
Our approach to content is the same as our approach to building a great wardrobe: itโs about quality, not quantity.
Your trust is our #1 priority, always. Please reach out with any questions, concerns or suggestions (editor at thethemodestman dot com).
We appreciate you ๐๐ป
Meet the Team
Ryan Hallstrom
Senior Editor
Ryan is from Horseheads, NYโ the only town in America named in honor of military packhorses. When he’s not writing about menswear, he enjoys woodworking, running and perfecting his penmanship.
Asfand Yar
Web Producer
Asfand is a WordPress developer and SEO expert. He makes sure every article is laid out just right so it looks great on your screen and is easy to read. Oh, and he loves basketball โน๐ฝ
Sheri Frederito
Content Manager
Sheri is the girl responsible for the content you love to read on the Modest Man. Previously, she was a fashion and style writer for another popular fashion site. Youโll also see her as a guest contributor on the Modest Man from time to time. Her expertise is in jewelry and luxury goods.
In her off time, she enjoys hanging out at home, reading (preferably in the genre of medical history), baking, or you might spot her at the mall checking out this seasonโs new fashion and style trends
Karlton Miko Tyack
Contributor
A lifelong watch enthusiast, Karlton is TMM’s resident expert on vintage and luxury timepieces. He was born in LA and studied art history in Boston. He loves rugby, football, and optimism ๐
Nina Scally
Contributor
Nina spends most of her time navigating the luxury watch industry so that you donโt have to. She enjoys peeling back the layers of a seemingly simple watch to uncover its true beauty and explain all the “ins” and “outs”. From balance springs, to straps and from history to technology โ her aim is to make the research behind your dream watch fun and interesting every time!
David Komisarchik
Contributor
David is a menswear and lifestyle content creator passionate about helping people feel more confident in what they wear. He has a fresh take on fashion and heโs not afraid to share it!
Tony Gorga
Contributor
Tony is a market research professional by day and a style writer by night. He also enjoys working out, craft beer and spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.
Wesley Littlefield
Contributor
Wes was exposed to the outdoors at a young age by his parents. There are countless pictures of him hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting as a kid with his family. Today, he continues that tradition with his wife and daughter. When heโs not outdoors, he writes about disc golf, kayaking, and other outdoor activities as a full-time freelance writer and content creator
Donny Korman
Contributor
Donny Korman is a freelance writer from the Midwest. Heโs a project manager by day, and a product reviewer, fashion connoisseur, and marathoner by night (he may have a bit too much lululemon in his closet).
When heโs not trying out the latest and greatest gear and gadgets, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, playing with their dog, and getting reps in at the gym..
Marcus Mears III
Past Contributor
Marcus Mears III is a freelance writer and editor with a passion for exploring the intersections of health, lifestyle, and men’s fashion. Heโs interested in amateur bodybuilding, cooking up new healthy recipes, and laying winning cards down in Texas Hold โEm.
Brian Adee
Past Contributor
From food and drink to hiking and EDC, Brian looks for that special quality in everything he does. You’ll often find him with his backpack and an old book, hitting the streets or the trail in search of inspiration.
Ellen Rubin
Past Contributor
Ellen Rubin uses her experience as an owner of a custom clothing business, plus her law, history and library degrees to write heavily researched content about fashion and sustainability.
Ian Chandler
Past Contributor
Ian is a freelance writer with a penchant for men’s hair and grooming. He’s also TMM’s resident expert on vegan menswear and vegan leather goods.
Brock McGoff
Founder
Besides writing about men’s style and making videos, Brock likes BJJ, reading fiction and hanging out with his family. He thinks everyone should own white leather
Psst…want more?
Love watches? Check out our other website, The Slender Wrist ๐