Ignore This BAD Advice | 10 Common Style Misbeliefs for Shorter Men

About this video

McGoff debunks 10 common style misconceptions about shorter men, arguing that many widely-circulated rules—like avoiding horizontal stripes, cuffing pants, or double-breasted suits—are either false or overstated. He emphasizes that proper fit, proportion, and personal preference matter more than rigid height-based rules, and encourages viewers to question the credibility of style advice they encounter online.

Key takeaways

• McGoff argues that pattern scale and proportion matter more than direction; shorter men can wear horizontal stripes if they’re thin and well-proportioned
• McGoff contends that cuffing pants is acceptable for shorter men if done with restraint (max 2 inches) and paired with tapered trousers
• McGoff maintains that fit—not height—determines whether double-breasted suits, short-sleeved shirts, light colors, or accessories work for shorter men
• McGoff recommends evaluating style advice critically by questioning the source’s credibility and personal experience rather than accepting rules as universal truth
• McGoff emphasizes that personal preference and overall body proportions should guide clothing choices over rigid height-based style rules

Episode details: published March 27, 2018 · 106K views · 10:03 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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