I don’t think for a minute that they’re going to listen to anything we have to say. I’m sure that the uniform will look just like the original photos. They will use a fabric that doesn’t wrinkle as bad and that doesn’t have a purple tint in certain light, but the purple tie is here to stay. I’d even be surprised if they drop that strange 3rd pocket. In the end, I really don’t care about silver or gold, thick or thin, etc. The leather jacket is something that never interested me, so I didn’t purchase one, but I hope they do allow it to stay for those who want it. My plan is to wear what they issue, buy a blue ALPA tie, and leave the purple one in the closet. As long as it doesn’t entail skinny jeans or glow purple I won’t be embarrassed or care.