Quote Originally Posted by Penthea View Post
On top of that the chest piece tends to be the centre-piece of gear sets. For example you're not going to look like a whm without the robe, but you still can without the hat.
On that particular point, I'd argue that you can look like a white mage by either wearing appropriate robes, or by wearing any outfit in that designated "white with red highlights" colour scheme and carrying a staff. (See: Shisui Swimwear of Healing.)