i think that anyone would rather fly with the 2000 hour guy in the stubbies and thongs. But how the f**k would you know that he had 2000 hours. Epaulettes and wings really say "hey i've got 2000 hours and am a professional pilot." Anyone who thinks different is some backyard, shonky, don't give a f*** operator or pilot who would treat his pax like sh*t and end up with no buisness.
A good well kept and professional uniform is free advertising