Broomstick
I agree absolutely; for work I fly hundreds of hours a year in some pretty stupid conditions therefore the company insists I wear the full monty and I do quite happily.
I don't fly anywhere near that recreationally and I tend to do sunny days, up relatively high so I don't wear all that gear (plus I'd feel an ar$e flying a PA28 in that get up) but I do wear cotton stuff and try to remember the gloves.
StillTraining - No, never mind, the name says it all.
PhilSpace - Somehow I don't think your suggestion would suit me.