My my it certainly sounds like you had a great day. I always do better at helping with the house work if I am properly dressed, don't have a Maid's outfit.
My wife knows about my dressing and has done my make-up on several occassions. I usually don't wear make-up around the hosue because I think it is waste of good money, now if I were going out yes I would deffinately wear make-up. sorry got sidetracked, Like I started to say my wife nows and encourages me to dress because I am more apt to or prone to help with the hosue work. In fact I rather enjoy putting on a pair od capris or old sweet pants along with my bra and panties and do house work.
I think more of us gurls here could and most likely would get more acceptance from our SO's if we were to share to house work. It certainly wont kill you. try it she might love it.