“”I think there are certain articles of clothing that make a statement – wearing a kippah MAKES a statement. Wearing a streimel MAKES a statement. What does wearing a pair of jeans state?””
Wearing a pair of jeans makes the statement: “I’m comfortable wearing a pair of jeans”.
Some people are (comfortable with that), and some aren’t, and the various reasons are personal.
Just because a person is not trying actively to make a statement doesn’t mean that a statement won’t be made. Human nature is such that people will perceive what is being worn as a statement for better or for worse.