Standing up for men in shorts

Sir, – Hilary Fannin (Life, May 10th) takes issue with men of a certain age sporting shorts. I am quite incensed by the sneering and demeaning tone of her piece. Furthermore, I suggest that if a middle-aged male were to similarly air his views on a dubious female wardrobe choice, the sisterhood would combust with fury. – Yours, etc,

FRANK BYRNE,

Cormac Terrace,

Terenure,

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