What am I missing here. How old are these girls and who's attention are they attracting?
Yes you did but didn't answer my question.
it's basically a version of a girls' school uniform. Certain color/style school shoes, certain color school shirts, and longer hair is placed in a braid or a ponytail.
(This is universal in many Orthodox girls schools, however they are usually fine with the braid or ponytail. They do not usually measure with a ruler -- hence the uproar.)