First of all: Every temperament has its decision, his char. If you like direct impact, you play warrior - like me. If you have oversight and foresight, you play monk or elementalist (as my elder daugther). And if you are skilled and planfull, you play ranger (my second char is a warrior/ranger) - and my younger daughter does it very(!) pretty with a ranger/monk.
My preferred armor is gladiator's, as I need a lot of energy for my w/m. If I want to interrupt with sword or axe, I need energy. For keeping up and calling some of the monks abilities, I need energy. No need for fancy clothings...

warriors need blades, no mirrors.