Update (April 2017): Since this review, Stantt has refined their sizing system to better fit the shorter man. One of their new sizes fits me very well. about Stantt Review: Better Fitting Ready to Wear Dress Shirts
What to Wear on St. Patrick’s Day (besides green)
Whether or not you have any Irish in you, you should probably wear some green on St. Patrick's Day. You could just wear whatever you can find that happens to be green, about What to Wear on St. Patrick’s Day (besides green)
Are Johnston & Murphy Shoes Any Good?
Johnston & Murphy shoes are great for some men, but they're not for everyone. about Are Johnston & Murphy Shoes Any Good?
3 Simple Grooming Upgrades Every Man Should Know About
Grooming and style go hand in hand. You can't really have one without the other. If you want to step up your grooming game, keep reading. Just imagine you're about 3 Simple Grooming Upgrades Every Man Should Know About
Dress Tall Rule #4: Color Combinations
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. about Dress Tall Rule #4: Color Combinations
Men of Modest Height: Rivers Cuomo
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. about Men of Modest Height: Rivers Cuomo
Viccel Socks Review – Affordable Men’s Socks
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 slacks or short about Viccel Socks Review – Affordable Men’s Socks
Dress Tall Rule #3: Wear Dark Colors
You've probably heard that the color black is "slimming" and that people who want to look thinner should wear dark colors. about Dress Tall Rule #3: Wear Dark Colors
Saddleback Leather Satchel Review
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 about Saddleback Leather Satchel Review
2014 Holiday Gift Guide
Do you have a special man of modest height in your life? Maybe your boyfriend, husband, brother or friend? I'll tell you what he doesn't want: about 2014 Holiday Gift Guide
Black Friday 2014 Deals and Steals (Updated Daily)
IMPORTANT: For a current list of Black Friday sales, go to staging.themodestman.com/deals. Gentlemen, it's that time again. Black Friday is upon us. For me, this about Black Friday 2014 Deals and Steals (Updated Daily)
Linjer Review: Affordable, High-Quality Leather Bags
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 about Linjer Review: Affordable, High-Quality Leather Bags
Guidomaggi Review: Luxury Italian-Made Elevator Shoes
Are Guidomaggi shoes any good? This hands-on Guidomaggi review has everything you need to know. about Guidomaggi Review: Luxury Italian-Made Elevator Shoes
Dress Tall Rule #2: Get Your Clothes Tailored
Unless you have a completely average body type (around 5'9" and slightly overweight), your clothes probably don't fit properly. If you're a shorter man, the vast about Dress Tall Rule #2: Get Your Clothes Tailored
Dress Tall Rule #1: Don’t Wear Baggy Clothing
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 about Dress Tall Rule #1: Don’t Wear Baggy Clothing
Fitbay: An App That Helps You Find Clothes That Fit
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 about Fitbay: An App That Helps You Find Clothes That Fit
Combatant Gentlemen Review: Affordable Style
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 about Combatant Gentlemen Review: Affordable Style
Fall Styles for Short Men
Choosing the Best Autumn Colors and Patterns for Short Men, and How To Layer Everything Together I love fall. It means rich autumn colors, thick and interesting about Fall Styles for Short Men
Manly Sleepwear for Short Gents: How Men’s Pajamas Should Fit
Most guys just sleep in their boxers or gym shorts, but what if you want to rock some lounge pants or a pajama shirt? Switching up your sleepwear is a great way to stay about Manly Sleepwear for Short Gents: How Men’s Pajamas Should Fit
Stop Wearing Clothes That Don’t Fit Your Body
(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 about Stop Wearing Clothes That Don’t Fit Your Body
100 Things That Happen To You When You Start Dressing Well
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. about 100 Things That Happen To You When You Start Dressing Well
How to Find Affordable Clothes That Actually Fit
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 of their hard-earned money about How to Find Affordable Clothes That Actually Fit
Finding the Best Bags for Svelte Gents
When it comes to dressing well, accessories are often an afterthought. After all, shirts and pants are more important than belts and bags, right? about Finding the Best Bags for Svelte Gents
Q&A With Roger Ma from lifelaidout.com
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) about Q&A With Roger Ma from lifelaidout.com
Shoe Passion Review
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
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
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
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
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
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