I've had a full set for at least 20 years, I'm happy with it as is, and the people who share my life seem to like it as well. that's because you tickle their legs when you kiss them goodnight :)
Personally I don't like beards on men in general but what I think is really ridiculous looking is the bald men with beards, both stubbly and long flowing.
Why?
It does age people drastically sometimes. I've seen photos of my partner from five years ago without a beard and he looks about 30 on them whereas now he's very much more looking like his real age.