Flatbush, I don’t care what everyone else thinks. To me, the intentions matter as long as you are within the bounds of halacha. Other people have to learn to be less judgemental, rather than me pandering to non-halachic expectations that have no real backing.
Its a sad fact, but the better times are for the Jews, the worse we are to each other. Uniforms amongst different sects just amplify the possible hatred and judgement.