Actually, I was thinking about posting the same thing. While I definitely admire the work that goes into fursuits, and am impressed by the really well-done ones, as far as someone looking like a 'real' furry, I'd have to say I prefer minimal stuff too.
As far as wearing one or the other, I don't have experience with both, but I can't imagine I'd enjoy wearing a fursuit more than I enjoy just simply going around in a tail and ears. I can be myself naturally, with minimal costume, and I'd think it feels more like really being furry than donning a whole external costume would.
Actually, I was thinking about posting the same thing. While I definitely admire the work that goes into fursuits, and am impressed by the really well-done ones, as far as someone looking like a 'real' furry, I'd have to say I prefer minimal stuff too.
As far as wearing one or the other, I don't have experience with both, but I can't imagine I'd enjoy wearing a fursuit more than I enjoy just simply going around in a tail and ears. I can be myself naturally, with minimal costume, and I'd think it feels more like really being furry than donning a whole external costume would.