Manolo says, here is the recent column of the Manolo for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, My engineer husband needs a new pair of shoes. He has had the same pair of black wingtips for the last twenty years, which he wears to every function that requires shoes more formal than sneakers. Can you suggest something brown? Rebecca Manolo says, it is true! The engineers have the well-earned reputation for the unworldly practicality; the very people who invented and wear the convertible cargo pants with the legs that zip off. “Bob,” says the Mrs. Engineer, “you can’t…

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, Last week, you answered a Valentine’s Day question from a woman who is giving the holiday another chance. I have a similar dilemma, from a slightly different perspective. I’m a 28-year-old man who’s found the love of his life, and who now wishes to propose matrimony on Valentine’s Day in a fairly traditional, get-down-on-one-knee sort of way. I’ve got a new gray suit, and I need a pair of new shoes. The question is, brown or black? Tom Manolo says, the Manolo applauds…

Manolo says, here is the Manolo’s latest column for the Express of the Washington Post. Dear Manolo, This entire summer, my husband has insisted on wearing the same pair of sports mandals, despite the fact that they’ve grown shabby looking and smelly (something I did not know was possible for a sandal). With the end of summer approaching, can you recommend something casual that he might like? He’s moderately outdoorsy, and fit, and prefers khakis and plaids, in other words, he pretty typical. Audra Manolo says, the Manolo frequently gets the plaintive missives from the women who wish to restyle…

Manolo says, to all of the Fathers, Dads, Pops, and Pas, the Manolo wishes you the happiest of the Father’s Days!