I dont think that it makes you more frum. I dont really think anyone truly thinkgs that. To the extent this is a real question…i think that the answer is “conformity”. All societies “require” it — and judge a lack of conformity. Anything that veers away from the “standards” is looked upon as a potential sign that will rebell from other standards. By wearing a white shirt — you are accepting the guidelines of the community. (Whether or not those guidelines make sense). This is true everywhere. If a student were to wear a “yeshivshe clothes” to public school every day they would be “suspect” as not part of the regular culture. The fact that he wears suit pants and dress shirt to public school indicates to people that he is not part of the “regular” crowd and perhaps a non conformist.
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