Quote Originally Posted by smaughazard
...And, with due respect to all, I'll probably continue to wear the belt at times, as I like it! ...
Which is all that matters! You have embarked on the road less traveled by (to quote Frost), so everybody else's opinions are no more than dust in the wind. Wear what you want and wear it proudly and with respect and no one will question you.

(On review, I must be in some kind of philosophical mood tonight.)