It's healthy to express yourself and your sense of style.
Cara's mother always told her that an elegant woman wears discreet, reasonable clothes.
Cara wants people to admire her style.
Cara decides to wear clothes she really likes, which are beautiful and original.
Cara wears the clothes her mother taught her to choose, which are elegant but which she does not really like.
Cara feels vibrant and happy.
Cara feels drab and uninteresting.