How do I get Merchant Clothes without stealing?

Make the HeavyArmor enemy guarding the areas in South Figaro, weaker in FF3usME so Locke can beat him. Put his health and defense down to where he is not as powerful. Then you can pick a fight with the Magitek Armor guy and whack the weakened enemy whenever you need to get through and not have to steal merchant clothes(unless you want to...)That's how I was able to progress without stealing because I made Locke a female character, Rosa and she is a healing expert not a thief. (I mean Treasure Hunter) Just when you fight the guy in the armor, watch out for TekLaser and Metal Hand because they will take Locke out in one hit, but just raise his defense a tad in the editor.