I'll say it...I derive a great deal of enjoyment in how my character looks. I know this is the virtual equivalent of playing with barbie dolls and has zero impact upon my performance. But hopefully I'm not the only guy out there that suffers from this need to have an aesthetically pleasing toon.
Having said that...what the hell is up with all of the purple cloth gear? My level 67 human mage (a male) looks absolutely ridiculous running around in his mismatched purple and lime green clothing. I'm a fire-spewing nightmare that should make all the non-elites quake in fear. But it's really difficult to appear threatening in such "fabulous" equipment. I look like some third rate pimp from the 60's!
I hope that when I hit 70 I will be able to wear something a little less "loud".