Same argument we had on forums about the 2.0 art with a scholar in it. Naysayers downshot every possible way it was actually a scholar too, "That gear is Job A's, not some SCH gear!" It's always easier to say it isn't then hope it is so you don't get disappointed, but as the SCH thing had proven before, they do sneak new jobs into artwork beforehand just to rile us up. It could go either way, but honestly I'd prefer it's a sign of them adding a new job and expanding our little game a bit faster. Oh and male gear often has breastplates too, look at allagan, it has a curve on the breast even for men too, because not just women are vulnerable to taking blows to the chest ya know?

(Disclaimer: I know this widely known info won't stop you guys from arguing this to death. You keep being you forumers! Ram that head against a wall (topic) until your bleeding as usual)