Full Armor vs Pieces Armor?

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Does anyone know which is better? I come across some items that are 1 item and fill all my armor slots vs others which are made up of multiple components (legs, feet, chest etc.)?

I know that the 1 item ones don't seem to be modable/upgradable so I assume they're inferior?

[Chomp]

Seems like pieces give more protection, but if you finish a few quests for tinker tom you can upgrade some clothing and full armor with ballistic weaves which have crazy stats.

[AbsynthMinded]

The under suit garment varies some. There are several mods to allow you to weear full armor over any 'clothing'. I like using the Shroud Coat. With ballistic weave and heavy armor all shadowed, a mailitia hat, Charisma sunglasses, and bright blue scarf (mod option) with a wedding ring. Very sharp.

[Alucard †]

Full armor = fashion
Clothing = fashion + protection (ballistic weave)
Armor pieces = protection

[Rizzly]

When I saw for the first time Spiked armor I was like "wow cool". Had to ditch it few mins later because how misleading it was...10DR , where only a leather chest gives me as much.

[Alucard †]

Originally posted by Rizzly:

When I saw for the first time Spiked armor I was like "wow cool". Had to ditch it few mins later because how misleading it was...10DR , where only a leather chest gives me as much.

On the bright side
perk Thoughness isnt entirely useless because of armors like this

want to have decent protection and look fashionable?
get Toughness and use single piece armors to all your hearts content

[Foe]

With pieces you can have more legendary effects.