The "everyone is satisfied" option already exist : mods.
Moding is kinda weird argument, since it can be used for both sides ...
You want your game to do something > mod!
You want your game to NOT do something > mod!
Also ... in this case, i dont really understand the problem.
I mean, if you dont want to turn your ugly, smelly, ripped, and stained robe into something more presentable ... you dont. O_o
There was never any rule that people need to transmog their gear if they have that option ... every amor have its own skin and if you demand to use it ... what is stoping you? O_o
This starts to feel a little old, but seriously people ... just dont do what you dont want to do ... it IS that simple. :-/