I personally despise the "everyday modern clothing"

The game for me started as a fantasy game with steampunk elements (I started august 2015). The 1.0 gear looks great and can be mixed and still look like a functioning set. I wish we had more gear in that "realistic" yet still eorzean look. The way the different leathers shine and the different cloth textures blend is really well done imo, despite the low resolution. It saddens me to see the new gear, each looks like they try to outdo the other with a "Cool" factor. No gear is made with the 1.0 style anymore. Way too many unnecessary bells and whistles and belts are are added. Why not make some more gear in the simple and charming style of the low lvl gear?

The 1.0 gear also seems to have been designed more from an individual piece viewpoint. The items werent made to only look good in a single set, they can be mixed as you please. They feel like an actual item i could imagine someone in a fantasy setting would craft, or order.

Fashion is great and all but it really kills the mood for me to have every set include a tuxedo or tie in some way.