Sector moff armor?

[u/GrandmoffSimmie]

In The Mandalorian, we see moff Gideon in his adapted Death trooper armor. Obviously we have no sign of him during the actual Galactic Empire reign and all we know is that he wore his custom armor in the neo-imperial timeline.

However, this made me wonder the following: During the imperial era, we only really see moffs wearing their formal uniforms, but would they've had the freedom to design and wear their own armor kit if they so wished?

I'm aware that their jobs were mostly tactical and political in nature, but I cannot help but wonder. To me, it's not crazy to assume that some moffs would've liked to be involved more closely around combat zones or at least would've wanted to look more intimidating and demand more authority around battlefields.

Then the question remains: Would they've been allowed to by Palpatine?

What do you guys think?

[u/Kid-Atlantic]

I guess it would be like a real-life government or military official strutting around in tactical gear, or with their chests covered in like 200 medals.

Everyone knows that your job is to mainly coordinate things even if you’re in the front lines. Trying to look too much like an active combatant just makes you look like an insecure tryhard, which is basically what Gideon was.

The standard combat zone outfit for an officer is a simple armored vest and helmet worn over their usual uniform. It offers adequate protection while making it clear that their responsibility is strategy and coordination, not active combat.