[Dan_ref]

Originally posted by AK ref SE
First- I whatever you wear has nothing to do with if you can make a call or not, if you are a good official or not.

Second- I'm in the military since someone brought up that aspect of it. We go through phase-in and phase-out of uniforms. If you are not wearing the new up and coming trend, you are percieved by others of not caring, not wanting to further your career, happy where you are at attitude. The person could be the smartest person on the block, but the perception is lazy or doesn't care. And the general public doesnt know the difference. But the person that does your evaluations for promotion notices.

Same in Basketball the general fan may not notice, the coach may not notice.....But the person that has come to your game to promote you to the next level may notice, and if on his check list there is an appearance block that lower mark may be the difference between if you get the job or not.

AK ref SE

Well said!