Brock McGoff, Author at The Modest Man - Page 10 of 10

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.

Shoe Passion Review

Published on May 7, 2014 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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 about Shoe Passion Review

Gagliardi Review: Italian Tailored Menswear

Published on April 26, 2014 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Gagliardi 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 like Image about Gagliardi Review: Italian Tailored Menswear

Trunk Club Review: Part 3

Published on March 30, 2014 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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

Trunk Club Review: Part 2

Published on March 13, 2014 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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, about Trunk Club Review: Part 2

Style Advice for Shorter Gents from Alpha M

Published on March 10, 2014 by Brock McGoff · Men of Modest Height May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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. about Style Advice for Shorter Gents from Alpha M

Trunk Club Review: Part 1

Published on March 3, 2014 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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 about Trunk Club Review: Part 1

Dragon Inside Suit Review

Published on December 18, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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

Neckties for Short Men from Fort Belvedere

Published on December 8, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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 about Neckties for Short Men from Fort Belvedere

Fall Style Tips for Men Who Are Below Average Height

Published on October 29, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Fall is arguably the best season for clothing. You can go crazy with layering and wear almost everything in your closet. Get out the leather boots, suede Oxfords, woven about Fall Style Tips for Men Who Are Below Average Height

Does the Clothing Industry Ignore Shorter Men?

Published on October 1, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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

Primal Professional Review: Comfortable Dress Shoes

Published on August 31, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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

Deo Veritas Review: Custom Tailored Dress Shirts

Published on August 22, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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 about Deo Veritas Review: Custom Tailored Dress Shirts

Product Review: Portland General Store Grooming Supplies

Published on May 10, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Grooming May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Grooming is just as important as style. It's great to be dappered up in your favorite threads, but how can you truly feel confident without looking clean and smelling about Product Review: Portland General Store Grooming Supplies

Product Review: Ratio Clothing Custom Dress Shirt

Published on March 31, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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 about Product Review: Ratio Clothing Custom Dress Shirt

Hive & Colony Suit Review (Formerly Arden Reed)

Published on January 18, 2013 by Brock McGoff · Product Reviews May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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

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

Published on December 11, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Dating & Confidence May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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

Best Clothing Stores For Short Men: Banana Republic

Published on October 28, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Stores May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

If you read this blog at all, you know that I review products (like a specific pair of chinos) and companies (like online custom shirt makers) and tell you what I like about Best Clothing Stores For Short Men: Banana Republic

Jeans for Short Men: Color, Fit and Cut

Published on July 30, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Let’s face it, most men aren’t the 6 foot plus angular male models gracing catwalks – a lot of us are only reaching the not-so-dizzying heights of in and around about Jeans for Short Men: Color, Fit and Cut

Shortees: T-Shirts for Short Men

Published on July 16, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

I recently discovered a company called Shortees that makes t-shirts designed specifically to fit men 5'8" and under. about Shortees: T-Shirts for Short Men

How to Find Affordable “Made to Measure” Shirts Online

Published on June 20, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Ah, the perfect dress shirt. It's the white whale of men's fashion. When it comes to buying dress shirts, men basically have three options: about How to Find Affordable “Made to Measure” Shirts Online

Review: Banana Republic Emerson Vintage Straight Chino

Published on June 16, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Banana Republic has always been hit or miss for me, at least in terms of size. For the most part, their style is cool, if not a bit on the preppy side. But their pants about Review: Banana Republic Emerson Vintage Straight Chino

Short Men Style 101: The Necktie

Published on June 9, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Some of us wear ties to work everyday. Others only don such formal accessories for special occasions like weddings, funerals, graduations, induction into the Illuminati, about Short Men Style 101: The Necktie

Step Up Your Style With Custom Shirts from Blank Label

Published on June 6, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Today, I want to share with you a service that I've been using for a few months now called Blank Label. It's a custom menswear company that only makes dress shirts (for about Step Up Your Style With Custom Shirts from Blank Label

Short Men Style 101: Accessories

Published on May 30, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Accessories May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

Always necessary and often overlooked, accessories are a crucial part of almost every outfit. Whether you are trying to spice up your business casual look with a new about Short Men Style 101: Accessories

How To Make Your Shorts Fit Better

Published on May 29, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

This is a simple, free trick that will make you look a little better in those new khaki shorts you just bought in preparation for the best summer of your life. Ready for about How To Make Your Shorts Fit Better

The #1 Most Important Fashion Tip for Short Men

Published on May 26, 2012 by Brock McGoff · Clothing and Style May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

There are a ton of little tricks, hacks and DIY solutions that you can use to make your clothes fit better, but BY FAR the most important one is this: about The #1 Most Important Fashion Tip for Short Men

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Published on December 11, 2011 by Brock McGoff · TMM Internal May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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Published on January 18, 2011 by Brock McGoff · TMM Internal May contain affiliate links (what's this?)

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