I think the pauldron is a necessary part of any costume...
Just think...if you turn it to the front, you have the perfect bib so you won't get BBQ sauce on your armor while eating ribs...and if it's already red...no need to clean it afterward!
Wow...I didn't know people actually wore it outside of the sandies...that's just...unnatural...
If that was the case, does it make her more or less of a fan?
That's a pretty cool story...heck, my wife gets upset when I tell her not to deliver on Sunday during the regular season (NFL)...