I flew into Jersey once and 2 guys on pilot uniforms with 4 gold bars were unloading a Cherokee after a shopping trip to Cherbourg. I asked if they were commercial pilots or even instructors and was told they were just PPL's but as they were "captains" they wore uniform.
Each to there own!
I seem to recall even the Instructors at the Jersey Aero Club prefer shorts and t-shirts rather than stupid uniforms. Makes the place seem so much friendlier and approachable.