You make good points, Satrana, as always, except the point about some women being drama queens. I shouldn't have used that expression in my post. We all have different experiences that determine what buttons get pushed and how we handle situations, men and women both! :)
Maybe instead Crash should define more immediate goals, and share them with his wife. Or at least they should check in with one another before a dressing session, in order to avoid a situation as outlined in the OP.
My advice still stands, although tempered somewhat. :) It is still a good idea to avoid surprises. Crash, you should let your wife know how and when you would like to express yourself in the immediate future, and ask your wife about her own comfort levels so that you can both come to a happy agreement. :) And allow room for last minute changes of heart, with rain dates, of course. :)