Why do the greasers dress the way they do ? What image are they attempting to convey ?

The Greasers wear jeans, leather jackets, and t-shirts. They dress this way to appear tough.

Greasers dress up this way to appear tough. They are attempting to convey the image of a tough guy who doesn't care about his appearance. They don't want to be like the Socs and wear fancy, expensive clothing.