I still think that it seems to be that a certain gang will talk about your clothes more (in a good way) if you dress to their "style", though. The townies seem to like that "Metal" t-shirt from The Final Cut. (the black, ripped one with the skull). I've heard Zoe say "Hey, nice shirt!" and one of the others saying they've "got a similar one at home".
And the preps compliment you more when you wear expensive shoes, and of course, an Aquaberry sweater...