That's how AF Public Affairs sees it too. Despite our complaining about AF regs, they at least have support from the PAO side of the hosue for wearing bags out in town. The same can be said for the Army.I think bags are a great recruiting tool. Living in OK...when I was a little kid I was always in awe of seeing a pilot in their flight suit. I wanted to be just like them one day.
Guess I'm in the minority.
If the Navy really gave a damn about uniform appearance, it wouldn't have polyester-wool blend suits (SBDs or the upcoming SDKs) or 100% polyester ones (SDWs). You wouldn't wear that on the civilian side unless you were a poor college student or had some financial trouble. We say we want to be presentable and professional but we would be a laughing stock if compared to our civilian peers.