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About Brock McGoff

The Modest Man founder, Brock is an aspiring minimalist who enjoys working out, spending time with his family, discovering new brands and creating great content.

Background: Brock McGoff has a bachelor's degree in psychology and a professional background in digital marketing. He believes that men's fashion is just one facet of self-improvement, and he started The Modest Man to help regular guys feel more confident by improving their appearance.

An east coast native, Brock currently lives in Arizona with his wife and daughter. When he's not working, he spends time with family, training BJJ, reading/listening to books and podcasts, and unsuccessfully trying to decide which movie to stream.

Expertise: Brock has built a men's lifestyle YouTube channel with over 400k subscribers. He's also worked as the creative marketing manager in a men's apparel startup. Brock has been quoted in, mentioned by or featured in publications like Esquire, Huff Post, Men's Health, WWD and Forbes.

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Are Johnston & Murphy Shoes Any Good?

Published on February 15, 2015 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews, Shoes

Johnston & MurphyΒ shoes are great for some men, but they're not for everyone. Read more arrow about Are Johnston & Murphy Shoes Any Good?

Product Reviews, Shoes dress shoes, shoes

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Dress Tall Rule #4: Color Combinations

Published on January 8, 2015 by Brock McGoff Β· Clothing and Style

Do you know what color clothes to wear? Do you know which color combinations work best for men under 5'8"? Read on to become a color matching pro. Read more arrow about Dress Tall Rule #4: Color Combinations

Clothing and Style color, colors, dress tall

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Men of Modest Height: Rivers Cuomo

Published on December 22, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Men of Modest Height

Rivers Cuomo is one of the great Gen X singer-songwriters. He's the guy behind Weezer, one of the most popular indie/rock/pop bands of the past couple decades. Read more arrow about Men of Modest Height: Rivers Cuomo

Men of Modest Height vests

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Viccel Socks Review – Affordable Men’s Socks

Published on December 14, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

When it comes to getting dressed, socks are an afterthought for most men. This is why you see guys strutting around with white cotton socks under dress slacksΒ or short Read more arrow about Viccel Socks Review – Affordable Men’s Socks

Product Reviews socks, sp

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Dress Tall Rule #3: Wear Dark Colors

Updated on July 15, 2026 by Brock McGoff Β· Clothing and Style

You've probably heard that the colorΒ black isΒ "slimming" and that people who want to look thinner should wear dark colors. Read more arrow about Dress Tall Rule #3: Wear Dark Colors

Clothing and Style colors, dress tall

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Saddleback Leather Satchel Review

Published on December 4, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Every man wants a big leather bag. The kind of bag that travels with you all over the world and gets all beat up. The kind of bag that ages gracefully and wears its scars Read more arrow about Saddleback Leather Satchel Review

Product Reviews bags, giveaways, leather

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Linjer Review: Affordable, High-Quality Leather Bags

Published on November 24, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Accessories, Product Reviews

A while back, I wrote a post for one of my favorite blogs, Dappered. It was all about shopping for shorter gents, and it generated a bunch of comments and Read more arrow about Linjer Review: Affordable, High-Quality Leather Bags

Accessories, Product Reviews bags, leather, Linjer

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Guidomaggi Review: Luxury Italian-Made Elevator Shoes

Updated on July 16, 2026 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Are Guidomaggi shoes any good? This hands-on Guidomaggi review has everything you need to know. Read more arrow about Guidomaggi Review: Luxury Italian-Made Elevator Shoes

Product Reviews elevator shoes, Guidomaggi, heightening, Men's Boots, shoes, sp

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Dress Tall Rule #1: Don’t Wear Baggy Clothing

Updated on July 15, 2026 by Brock McGoff Β· Clothing and Style

It doesn't matter how much your clothes cost. It doesn't matter where you bought them or who made them. It doesn't even matter if they're fancy and dressy or just plain Read more arrow about Dress Tall Rule #1: Don’t Wear Baggy Clothing

Clothing and Style dress tall, fit

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Fitbay: An App That Helps You Find Clothes That Fit

Updated on June 18, 2026 by Brock McGoff Β· Clothing and Style, Resources

For short men, the hardest part about dressing well is finding clothes that fit. If you're like me, trips to the mall usually end in frustration. It's almost as if the Read more arrow about Fitbay: An App That Helps You Find Clothes That Fit

Clothing and Style, Resources fit

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Combatant Gentlemen Review: Affordable Style

Published on September 28, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Dressing well isn't easy, especially for us shorter gents. Most off the rack clothes don't fit, so we have to pay extra for clothing alterations. That's why you should Read more arrow about Combatant Gentlemen Review: Affordable Style

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Stop Wearing Clothes That Don’t Fit Your Body

Published on August 3, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Clothing and Style

(Want to see photos of how I used to dress? Read on...) You're here because you want to dress well. But why? For the sake of dressing well? No. You want respect - from Read more arrow about Stop Wearing Clothes That Don’t Fit Your Body

Clothing and Style fit

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100 Things That Happen To You When You Start Dressing Well

Published on July 23, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Clothing and Style

I'm walking out of a subway station the other day when this young lady (obviously a tourist) comes up to me and asks for directions. Read more arrow about 100 Things That Happen To You When You Start Dressing Well

Clothing and Style bloggers

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How to Find Affordable Clothes That Actually Fit

Published on July 14, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Clothing and Style

How much money do you think most men spend on clothes every year? Hundreds of dollars? Thousands? Most men, myself included, don't spend all ofΒ their hard-earned money Read more arrow about How to Find Affordable Clothes That Actually Fit

Clothing and Style

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Finding the Best Bags for Svelte Gents

Published on June 26, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Accessories

When it comes to dressing well, accessories are often an afterthought. After all, shirts and pants are more important than belts and bags, right? Read more arrow about Finding the Best Bags for Svelte Gents

Accessories bags, Buying Guides

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Q&A With Roger Ma from lifelaidout.com

Published on May 15, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Men of Modest Height

Blogger Roger Ma Talks Clothes, Money and Confidence Here at The Modest Man, I like to profile famous short men to figure out how us svelte gents should (and shouldn't) Read more arrow about Q&A With Roger Ma from lifelaidout.com

Men of Modest Height bloggers

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Shoe Passion Review

Published on May 7, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

You know what they say about men with small feet? They have trouble finding high quality, handmade leather dress shoes that fit. (What did you think I was going to Read more arrow about Shoe Passion Review

Product Reviews dress shoes, shoes

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Gagliardi Review: Italian Tailored Menswear

Published on April 26, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

GagliardiΒ is one of those brands that I had heard a lot about but never actually tried. I had seen ads or reviews on several of my favorite menswear blogs likeΒ Image Read more arrow about Gagliardi Review: Italian Tailored Menswear

Product Reviews

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Trunk Club Review: Part 3

Published on March 30, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Never heard of Trunk Club? Check out parts one and two of this review series, then come back and read part three. Read more arrow about Trunk Club Review: Part 3

Product Reviews Trunk Club

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Trunk Club Review: Part 2

Published on March 13, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Welcome to the part two of my Trunk Club review. In part one, I wrote about setting up my Trunk Club profile and discussing my clothing preferences and sizes with Lisa, Read more arrow about Trunk Club Review: Part 2

Product Reviews Trunk Club

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Style Advice for Shorter Gents from Alpha M

Published on March 10, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Men of Modest Height

The Modest Man is the only style blog that focuses specifically on men who are below average height, but there are plenty of blogs that are run by shorter gents. Read more arrow about Style Advice for Shorter Gents from Alpha M

Men of Modest Height

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Trunk Club Review: Part 1

Published on March 3, 2014 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

I was recently contacted by a marketing rep from a Chicago-based company called Trunk Club. She asked if I'd be interested in becoming a customer and reviewing their Read more arrow about Trunk Club Review: Part 1

Product Reviews Trunk Club

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Dragon Inside Suit Review

Published on December 18, 2013 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Your clothes are always working. They're either working for you or against you, but they're always working. Read more arrow about Dragon Inside Suit Review

Product Reviews Custom Clothing, made to measure, MTM, Suits

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Neckties for Short Men from Fort Belvedere

Published on December 8, 2013 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Most neckties are too long for men under 5'8". No matter what kind of knot you use or how well you tie them, they end up going way past your belt line. Sure, there are a Read more arrow about Neckties for Short Men from Fort Belvedere

Product Reviews Fort Belvedere, necktie, Short Men's Fashion, ties

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Does the Clothing Industry Ignore Shorter Men?

Published on October 1, 2013 by Brock McGoff Β· Clothing and Style

The vast majority of clothing retailers completely ignore men under 5'8". Read more arrow about Does the Clothing Industry Ignore Shorter Men?

Clothing and Style

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Primal Professional Review: Comfortable Dress Shoes

Published on August 31, 2013 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Any man who gives a damn about his appearanceΒ is constantly dealing with the tension between style and comfort. Ideally, your clothes should fit well, look great and feel Read more arrow about Primal Professional Review: Comfortable Dress Shoes

Product Reviews dress shoes, shoes

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Deo Veritas Review: Custom Tailored Dress Shirts

Published on August 22, 2013 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

Made-to-measure dress shirts (often referred to as "custom" or just "MTM") are often ideal for smaller gents who have trouble finding button down shirts that fit well off Read more arrow about Deo Veritas Review: Custom Tailored Dress Shirts

Product Reviews Custom Clothing, Deo Veritas, dress shirts, MTM

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Product Review: Ratio Clothing Custom Dress Shirt

Published on March 31, 2013 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

My New Favorite Button Down Buying custom clothing is a great way for short men to avoid the hassles of ill-fitting, brand-name clothes. After all, what guy wants to Read more arrow about Product Review: Ratio Clothing Custom Dress Shirt

Product Reviews button down shirts, Custom Clothing, dress shirts

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Hive & Colony Suit Review (Formerly Arden Reed)

Published on January 18, 2013 by Brock McGoff Β· Product Reviews

This is an honest, detailed review of Hive & Colony custom suits (formerly known as Arden Reed). Read more arrow about Hive & Colony Suit Review (Formerly Arden Reed)

Product Reviews Custom Clothing, MTM, Suits

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Do Women Like Short Men? Let’s Ask the Style Girlfriend

Published on December 11, 2012 by Brock McGoff Β· Dating & Confidence

Most of my favorite style blogs for men are written by, well, other men. This is why Style Girlfriend is so cool. Read more arrow about Do Women Like Short Men? Let’s Ask the Style Girlfriend

Dating & Confidence

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