As opposed to some people without taste that you may find over here, I think the outfit doesn't overshadow anything.
This video is more than a school girl outfit, which I think was only scandalous in the US because it just looked pretty normal where I come from.
Who needs a story when you have her dance and gymnastic skills? Natural beauty, cool moves, awesome song. The birth of a star. An instant classic. A timeless masterpiece.
A before and after in the music scene. It set a standard that artists are still using nowadays. It defined a generation. It created an icon.
It achieved everything a music video should, and more. If you haven't watched this music video whether because you weren't born or you lived under a rock the past 25 years, do yourself a favor and go watch it.
Happy 25th anniversary to ...Baby One More Time music video.