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Men of Modest Height: Rivers Cuomo

Published on December 22, 2014 by Brock McGoff · Men of Modest Height May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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.

Rivers Cuomo
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In a world of pop acts and YouTube stars that come and go in a matter of weeks, Weezer is one group that has managed to stay relevant. Despite what hardcore Weezer fans may think, they did it while staying true to their sound and without “selling out”.

I’m a huge fan of Weezer and Rivers Cuomo. He’s obviously a brilliant guy, and he knows how to write a catchy tune.

Even in his mid-forties, he still looks pretty young. Turns out there are some benefits of being 5’6″!

His style is casual and laid back. He loves sweaters, vests and – you guessed it – sweater vests.

Rivers Cuomo style
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He’s been wearing retro black frame glasses since before they were cool. In fact, he’s probably the reason why they’re so popular amongst the hipster crowd (what exactly is a hipster these days??).

Rivers has got the dorky rocker thing down. If you want to borrow from his aesthetic, it’s easy. Here’s what you need to do in three easy steps (plus one slightly harder step):

Step 1: Put on a fitted polo (preferably with a retro pattern). Check your local vintage or secondhand shop for button ups and polos with old school patterns, like thin horizontal stripes. It’s okay if they don’t fit perfectly. They’ll be cheap, so you can afford to get them tailored.

Step 2: Layer up with a vest, Marty McFly style. Vests really are the perfect layering pieces for spring, fall and winter. I love these affordable J. Crew Factory Walker Vests.

Step 3: Wear some nerdy-but-cool specks (or shades). Pretty much anything from Warby Parker will do. I have two pairs from them – one pair of prescription glasses and one pair of sunglasses.

Step 4: Learn guitar. Or just carry one around. Or if that’s not your thing, just dig up an old Weezer CD and drive around blasting My Name Is Jonas until your speakers blow out. You’ll have to find a car with a CD player, but it will be totally worth it.

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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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  1. Atto Mac says

    August 15, 2015 at 6:42 am

    I’m 5’6 too and so glad I found this place, because Rivers Cuomo is literally my favorite musician ever since school.

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  2. Crispin says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    I had previously confirmed this with a seemingly knowledgable representative. Usually with J Crew if the jackets, blazers, sportcoats and other outerwear are sized with (S,M,L,XL) they are fitted for “regular” men (5′ 10″ to 6′ 2″). I wanted to purchase some of those J Crew Factory Walker Vests but figured they would hit well below the natural waistline of a 5′ 7″ gentleman such as myself. Do you know otherwise from first hand experience?

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  3. Cyrus says

    February 3, 2015 at 4:11 am

    I dont play the guitar…Can I substitute a clarinet instead? LOL

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  4. thekentuckygent says

    December 23, 2014 at 12:46 am

    Laid back style, is the best style.

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