OP Id say you just need to get over your perseption. I didnt like helmets at all! My wife told me, "if you wanna ride, GOOD, but your daughter needs you alive!! Wear a helmet!!". So i did, not liking it. Once you ride enough you forget about any preconsived notions. Once this happens youll be able to pick a helmet that "looks nice".

Not that i care much about it, but most times not using industry standards singles you out badly, be practical within your budget. Theres options