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>>throwu+(OP)
Chess is supposed to be a game for smart people.

Why would smart people care about denim vs. trousers?

Let competitors wear pajamas- it makes no difference.

>>unsupp+iP
Why wouldn't smart people care about appearances? If the organization and participants desire to present themselves as dignified and worthy of respect, a certain standard of dress is appropriate.

More generally, appearances are important because they are clear signs of attention and care. Something worth our respect is worth dressing up for, and a collective dressing up reinforces the importance and elevation of a given event or moment over other events or moments of lesser import.