I was interested in how you wish people to view or react to your appearance. It seems from your comments that you want to be noticed and seen as an individual.
I don't consider myself to be a normal person. Its hard to explain, but I think I that feel and percieve and judge much differently from the majority of the population.
Some people decorate their homes with little trinkets to start conversations and subtly show off how great they are. I do that with my body.
I have no problem with people acknowleging (sp?, sorry, late night last night) my appearance as different, and showing interest in it.
I think its a more honest form of self expression than a certain brand of clothing.
Also, people make statements with their clothing, but some of us have a lot more to say.