FZRA
Please don't tar us all with the same brush
I'm not. For every low uniform standard wearer there are many who wear it well and, importantly, in accordance with company protocol. I respect your wish to wear your uniform properly and agree that it's not only the FO's.
Your comment concerning 'mystery and awe' reminds me of once being told that your customers often understand little about how or why an aircraft stays airborne but they trust you to know everything about it; if the crew are unable to follow instructions regarding how they should dress in order that they can fly the aircraft, how much confidence will be instilled in their ability to operate it? Personally, I don't feel there is much distinction these days between bus drivers, train drivers, airline pilots or any other uniform wearing public transport operators as far as public perception is concerned.