I would go with the first one makes,more,sence
Because now the reader wants to know who the person is also
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is it "She cuts off his arms so that he may not fight in battle"
No, I do not think it is realistic, because the Socs are always worrying about their image so to try and put them selves in a situation that could make them seem imperfect to others is unrealistic.
What you wear can reflect on you as an individual personality, mood, character, and style.