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TeacherBrock McGoff — Style as a System: Fit, Capsule Wardrobes, and Intentional Living
Brock McGoff, founder of The Modest Man, teaches men's style for regular and shorter men as a maintained system — fit first, a small …
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Resource11 Best Men's T-Shirts from $15 to $80
McGoff reviews 11 t-shirt brands he wears regularly, focusing on options suitable for shorter men and various body types. He …
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ResourceThe BEST Jeans for Short Men | Ashley Weston
Weston explains how to find the best-fitting jeans for shorter men by 5'9" and under, focusing on four key fit characteristics: …
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ResourceMen's Haircut Transformation: From Long & Wavy to Short & Textured
McGoff visits a barber in West Village to get a shorter haircut after a long period of wearing his hair longer. The video documents …
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ResourceJ. Crew Factory Haul Try-On // Affordable Men's Fashion Brand
McGoff tries on a range of clothing items from J.Crew Factory, including tops, bottoms, shorts, and outerwear, to evaluate the fit …
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ResourceASKET Haul Try-On, Round 2 // High Quality Basics for Men
McGoff conducts a second try-on of ASKET, testing their slim chinos, long sleeve tee, short sleeve crewneck tee, and raw denim …
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ResourceBest 3 Outfits For The Not-So-Tall-Man
Weston visits Peter Manning's store in New York City to demonstrate styling approaches and outfit construction for shorter men. She …
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Resource4 Fresh and EASY Spring Outfit Ideas for Men | Spring Lookbook 2018
McGoff presents multiple spring outfit combinations built around a versatile neutral color palette of light blue, navy, gray, tan, …
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ResourceIgnore This BAD Advice | 10 Common Style Misbeliefs for Shorter Men
McGoff debunks 10 common style misconceptions about shorter men, arguing that many widely-circulated rules—like avoiding horizontal …
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ResourceJeans for Short Men: Peter Manning vs. Ash & Erie
McGoff compares two jeans brands designed for shorter men: Peter Manning and Ash & Erie. He examines the differences in style, fit, …
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ResourceNEW Jeans for Shorter Guys | Introducing Ash & Erie Jeans
McGoff introduces Ash & Erie's new jeans line designed for shorter men, discussing the brand's evolution since 2015 and their Shark …
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ResourceUniqlo MASSIVE Haul and Try-On | Jeans, Chinos, Shirts, Sweaters, Outerwear
McGoff conducts a comprehensive try-on haul of various Uniqlo clothing items, evaluating fit, quality, and value for shorter men. He …
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Resource4 Ways to Wear Light Wash Jeans | Men's Outfit Ideas
McGoff demonstrates how to style light wash jeans across four outfits of increasing formality, from casual sneaker looks to …
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ResourceHow to Wear Suspenders (and Why You Might Want To)
McGoff provides a comprehensive guide to suspenders, covering their history, functionality, and styling applications. He explains …
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Resource2017 Men's Swim Trunks Try On (H&M, Gap, Forever 21, Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Vans and MORE)
McGoff reviews multiple swim trunk options from various retailers to find styles that fit shorter men with slimmer builds. He …
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ResourceBest Slim Fit Polos and T-Shirts for Men | Old Navy, H&M, Ralph Lauren, Express, Forever 21
McGoff conducts a try-on shopping trip at multiple retailers to evaluate casual shirts and polo shirts for shorter men. He tests …
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ResourcePerfect Fit Off the Rack? Check Out These Shirts...
McGoff reviews Stant, a men's wear company with a proprietary sizing system designed to bridge the gap between off-the-rack and …
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ResourceRalph Lauren $1,200 Haul (From the Kid's Section)
McGoff tries on approximately $1200 worth of Ralph Lauren boys department clothing to evaluate fit and quality for shorter men. He …
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ResourceUniqlo MA-1 Men's Bomber Jacket Review
McGoff reviews the Uniqlo MA-1 bomber jacket in olive green, size extra small, discussing its affordable price point, lightweight …
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ResourceMy Outerwear Collection (8 Essential Pieces)
McGoff reviews his personal outerwear collection to help shorter men find jackets that flatter their build. He walks through each …
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ResourceHow to Look Taller and Leaner | 5 Style Principles You Should Follow
McGoff teaches five style techniques that shorter and leaner men can use to appear taller and more proportional. He covers proper …
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ResourceHow to Tell If Your Polo Shirts Fit | Polo Shirt Fit Guide
McGoff teaches men how polo shirts should fit, breaking down three key measurements: length (ending at mid-fly when untucked), width …
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ResourceSick of Shirts That Are Too LONG? | Ash and Erie Review (Formerly Ash & Anvil)
McGoff reviews Ash and Anvil, a clothing company that designs everyday shirts specifically for men 5'8" and under. He explains how …
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ResourceDo NOT Try to Be More Confident (Do This Instead)
McGoff argues that confidence is not a choice but a result of giving yourself reasons to trust in your abilities. He presents five …
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