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IMO, here is how this should all break out:
An umpire is getting paid to work games of a particular sanctioning body, the umpire CAN afford to purchase their specific uniform.
Each sanctioning body should have a maximum of two combinations, period. There is little to no need for any more and even that is too many in my opinion. If the umpire feels the need for his/her wardrobe to be the center of attention, s/he needs to find a modeling agency.
One sanctioning body should not be expected to adjust their uniform to accommodate another. As noted above, if you work XYZ ball, you CAN afford to purchase XYZ's prescribed uniform.
In turn, a sanctioning body should never change any non-safety part of their uniform without providing their cadre of umpires at least a two-year notice.
As I said, it is JMHO and I am aware this is not how it works in the real world as this thread is beginning to demonstrate.
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