And then see that it's a preference thing. Throw some on and go for a ride. If you dont like it, take them off.
I use the Cane Creek bar ends:
http://www.canecreek.com/ergo-control-ii-bar-ends.html
I usually am on the bike for a few hours at a time and I like to be able to change hand positions for comfort.
The fashion police comments around here always crack me up. Who really cares what others think if it works for you?