I'm pretty sure it has to do with his job and whatever past he has with his wife considering how he choked his butler. He probably thought someone else could take care of her better than he can.
We aren't her for the dresses; we're here for the tea!
JK, I agree. Her wardrobe is all "slap a bow on it." But as the only thing she has asked for from her husband is the tea, it is up to him to dress her better.
Baby is cominggggg