A reader by the name of Becca in Ruidosa, New Mexico asked, “Do you wear uniforms?”
As butler in a Billionaire’s house, that’s a good question, and it does figure into the scenes and scenarios I’m always trying to describe to you. The answer, Becca, is yes. And no. Ha! This will have to be a three-part answer. If it’s a formal occasion: At a sit-down dinner, large party or fund-raising event, Nelda and Ester will be wearing a gray dress with white apron. Hit this link for an exact picture. (This uniform is Nelda’s choice, and she’s been here far longer than I have.) I will be wearing a Brooks Brothers dark striped suit. (Brooks carries the most conservative men’s wear in America, and is perfect for this situation.) Here’s a link to the exact suit. If there are guests and dignitaries staying overnight in the house, or for a simple cocktail party: Nelda and Ester wear the gray dress with white apron, and I just wear slacks and a black Golden Fleece polo shirt (again from Brooks). Here’s the link to the exact shirt (but you have to click the “black” button.) And last, Ca
