Well... I've been seeing this thread here for a long while and haven't posted, might as well throw my opinion since work is slow atm.

I am... Partially in favor of this. I mean, I have a certain thing against you NOT looking like what you wear. I really think that if you're going for optimum stats and end up looking like your catgirl works in a steampunk red light district, heavens you're going to have to pay that price of looking ridiculous for your stats.
However, I really would love to have a way to change my appearance without impacting my stats so actual vanity slots, as in added gear akin to undergarments that is worn both under and over your actual equipment that serve exclusively as appearance is something I would love to see