It's all psychological. When I used to get geared up (just jeans and Joe Rocket Jacket with good gloves and full face helmet), I used to feel self conscious. I'm on a scooter and I wasn't used to that. I'm a bigger guy, too, at 230lbs. So I imagine I do look humorous on a scooter; but who gives a shat, really?
First part, and the most important, is that you're protected. Everything else is secondary. If your issue is comfort, there HAS to be someone out there making some gear (even motorcycle specific gear) that takes into account rider comfort without letting them feel like a transformer - all stiff with limited movement.
Like others have said, it may mean just going with a leather jacket. Maybe by a jacket, remove the liner and the CE armor. As far as pants, Just wear jeans imo. Most accidents are impact-related, and don't result in slides. I'd be more concerned about my upper body instead of my legs, honestly.
My local scooter shop offers some cool stuff. They even have some cool denim jackets (can't believe I just said that!) with removable padding. It's a pretty low profile jacket and even with the padding in you can barely tell.
If you go another route or find something, let me know. I'm definitely interested. At this point I need to buy all new gear. Hi-Viz is #1 priority. idc if I look like a light bulb coming down the road. And a padded jacket and full face are next. However, I'm always interested in more comfort beecuase most of the jackets I've owned haven't really been comfortable at all.
