Quote Originally Posted by Jinrya-Geki View Post
Why even bother adding glamour then if you don't have complete control on what your character wears.
Because it gives people the ability to wear class appropriate equipment other than the current end game tier gear, thus letting people choose a look they want and preserving the value of older equipment to some degree. It is an excellent addition to the game and many other titles, including indie titles, have done the same thing.