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
Men of Modest Height: Actor and Writer Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill, 5'7", is an Academy Award nominated actor/writer/comedian who has been dominating Hollywood since 2007. He exploded onto the scene in the hit comedy Superbad about Men of Modest Height: Actor and Writer Jonah Hill
Dragon Inside Suit Review
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
Robert Downey Jr. Height, Career and Style
How tall is Robert Downey Jr.? In this post, we'll talk about Robert Downey Jr.'s height, career and personal style. about Robert Downey Jr. Height, Career and Style
Hive & Colony Suit Review (Formerly Arden Reed)
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
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
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
Short Men and Low Rise Pants
Note: This is a pretty old post that really needs to be updated. We'll get to it soon! In the meantime, if you really want to understand pants rise, I recommend reading about Short Men and Low Rise Pants
Men of Modest Height: Bob Costas
Even if you don't know who Bob Costas is, I bet you would recognize his voice. Especially since he just hosted the 2012 Summer Olympic Games for NBC Sports. Costas is one about Men of Modest Height: Bob Costas
Shortees: T-Shirts for Short Men
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
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
Men of Modest Height: Bruce Lee
Everyone knows who Bruce Lee is - martial arts master, fight choreographer, film director, teacher and game-changing actor. Most people, however, probably don't know that about Men of Modest Height: Bruce Lee
Review: Banana Republic Emerson Vintage Straight Chino
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
Winston Churchill: Man of Style
I just came across this book about Winston Churchill called "Churchill Style: The Art of Being Winston Churchill". There are a ton of books about Churchill, but this one about Winston Churchill: Man of Style
Men of Modest Height: Scott Schuman
Scott Schuman, the man behind The Sartorialist, is a man of modest height. His keen eye for fashion, however, translates into more than just great photos. about Men of Modest Height: Scott Schuman
Short Men Style 101: The Necktie
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