Those fashionistas who attack cargo shorts obviously would rather look good than feel good (“Mayor’s fashion sense? Cut off at the knees,’’ Metro, Aug. 9). And apparently they never work at anything but looking good. Cargo shorts are great for carrying a cellphone, glasses case, screwdriver, pliers, and replacement parts for the lawnmower, to say nothing of keys, money, and a wallet. But, of course, if you look good all the time then you have others to do your yardwork for you, and they probably wear cargo shorts.

Paul M. Wright

Boston