Manolo the Columnist: Dingo from Aster Kids
Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post.
0Dear Manolo,
After what seemed like an interminable summer, my two daughters, ages 5 and 7 have gone back to school. Can you recommend some cute shoes for them?
Diane
Manolo says, this is the question that should perhaps be asked of some other feetwear expert, for the Manolo holds the most outdated notions of what the childrens should be wearing.
For the example, the Manolo is still very “pro†Little Lord Fauntleroy for the small boys, although from what the Manolo’s friends tell him, such clothing would be the quickest way to introduce your little man to something called the “atomic wedgie,†which sounds most unpleasant.
As for the girls, everywhere the Manolo looks, the little girls are being dressed up like the miniature hussies, in the cut-off mini-Hooters t-shirts and the Duke of Daisy shorty-shorts.
Sadly, from what the Manolo can see, the only place one can purchase the respectable and cute clothing for the childrens is from expensive specialty retailers, with fanciful names like “Bu and the Duckâ€, “Papo d’Anjo†and and “Your Superiorly Special Child Outshines All Others In His Custom-Made, All Organic Cotton, Nostalgia-Inspired Trousers.â€
Of the course, if your goal is to shod your child in the well-made classic that will never go out of style, than the Manolo must recommend the Dingo from Aster Kids in the red leather.
Comments
bookgirl 14 years ago
I used to dress my toddler sons in these shoes in navy. So very cute and classic. I am now saving them for my grandchildren someday!
Nancy 14 years ago
I want to go to first grade in those shoes!
miss m 14 years ago
I know this makes me sound like a total overachiever but I have been getting vintage patterns from Ebay and sewing clothes for both my daughter (now 10) and son (7) for years. I refuse to let them leave the house (or stay in it, frankly) dressed poorly. Even when they dressed themselves in silly things that don’t match (silver combat boots, party dress), it was still cute and good quality.
Alisa 14 years ago
I love those shoes. Too cute!
retna 14 years ago
Truly Manolo has noticed the hussification of the female children…it is a terrible thing. Last week I saw a little girl of 4 or 5 with her mother – the child had on a pink T-shirt with *Porn Star* across the chest, and short-shorts. Who comes up with such stupid, perverted designs and which parent would buy these and allow their child to be seen in it.
Rubiatonta 14 years ago
My school shoes, when a wee girl, were from Buster Brown and looked just like the ones in the photo. They were usually worn with a skirt and blouse with Peter Pan collar, and I can assure you, I looked quite fetching.
Hurrah for children in practical clothes and sensible shoes!
Violet 14 years ago
All my youth is spent in school uniform (white shirt, navy blue jumper dress) with black mary janes and navy blue socks.
I wish I had such cute shoes during those dark days.