Why don't Nosferatu vampire just wear more concealed clothing?

[Loverly Outcast]

Nosferatu's vampires aren't look that bad. Their face and skin are terrifying but their body shape is perfectly normal, look like normal human being for me. Why don't a Nos just wear something like a suit with a trend coat outside, a hat and pair gloves, they could fit perfectly with humans especially considering it's also at night and dark. Plus they look good and classy as well. They would look like a tough detective from noir films. No need for hiding in the sewer.

But instead they wear some flashy, stupid BDSM clothes which contradict to their supposedly cautious and sneaky nature.

[Von Faustien]

eh at least its not the malkavian stripper cop outfit

[Touch of Oblivion]

Honestly, I can't tell you why Troika went with all the ricidulous outfits for things like Nosferatu and Malkavians. I mean yes, Malks are insane so maybe won't think of fashion and such, but I highly doubt other vampires would allow them to run around as a cowgirl with her ass hanging out or a guy wearing a massive Dr. Seuss hat.

The Nossies I think were modeled as they are to show off their hideousness. In the lore of the VtM game, many do wear things exactly like you said, or they wander around using Obfuscate at high enough levels so no one sees them anyway. However, they do live in the sewers and other hidden places precisely because the Clan is very insular and mostly keeps to itself on a day to day basis, but they are also the information brokers and spies of the VtM world, another reason to hide away.

Also, while Bloodlines doesn't reflect this 100%, some Nosferatu are horribly disfigured more than just people like Bertram Tung or Golden Gary or the player. There are some that aren't just ugly but physically deformed and mutated to the point where even wearing concealing clothing would make people stare like "What...is that? Is that a person? Holy crap."

[Noob Dogg]

I liked my looks as a Malkavian girl. ._.

And the Nosferatu, risk of breaking the masquerade would be too high if someone sees their faces... and L.A., no matter if day or night, is about being seen. If someone tries to hide that is suspicious in the world of the rich and beautiful.