Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, I’ve just landed my first real post-college job, as a research assistant with a think tank. (I won’t say which one, I’ll just tell you that my male coworkers mostly wear bowties and quote Chesterton a lot.) As a consequence, I need a new professional wardrobe, especially shoes. I need something traditional and not too expensive. Emily Manolo says, one of the things that has long amused and entertained the Manolo is how the various political tribes and sub-tribes of the Washington, D.C.…

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’ s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, After way too many years commuting from a far-flung suburb, I’m moving to downtown D.C. Well, almost…Mt. Pleasant. It’s a comfortable, 20-30 minute walk from my office downtown, and I’d like to stroll to work most days this summer. However, I don’t want to be one of those frumpistas who tromps to work in workout shoes or — the horror — flip flops! What do you suggest? Nellie Manolo says, ayyyyy! Walking in the city is one the Manolo’s favorite entertainments! Indeed,…

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, I work in a congressional office on Capitol Hill, and I would like to know what shoes are work appropriate in the spring and summer. I love wedge sandals, but I always feel uncertain about wearing them to work. How about those gladiator style sandals? Any help is appreciated. Meredith Manolo says, from the casual observation of the C-Span, Internet gossip, and the police blotters, it is possible to say that the average congress being is the highly-strung, go-go-go, narcissistic, type-A lunatic with…