Ma wasn’t there. But Granny had long since given up trying to dress me for formal occasions. Never did listen anyway ;). Wife was fine with it and that’s the ONLY thing I cared about.
Met me that way and had to live with me that way so I guess she figured why not?
I say to your wife: Atta gal! You married smart, Norm. I suppose she did, too, come to think of it!