Such things are often seen being worn by a very particular sort where I come from.

[Especially around Balfonheim, where pirates of both sea and sky outnumber civilians, and Balthier regards him with some amusement as he takes another carefully measured sip of the woefully lacking beer in his glass.]

I prefer the sky, myself, but in the absence of a way to take wing, the sea will do well enough. I don't partner with just anyone, mind you.