Reply To: Clarification to mod and DaMoshe

“ 2) Often, similar to new baalei teshuva, the family of a new Lubavitcher was very nervous about the change and often something so blatant as changing one’s garments could set off bitter family strife.”

Hear hear. I’m friendly with a family who taught Chassidus to those searching for it from other kreizen. My friend who I mentioned earlier, is lubavitch but dresses like her families group for this reason precisely, and her parents are very happy.