Nowadays comedy in popular culture comes from television or the internet, but there was a time when people depended primarily on books for humor. Hardly anyone was more well-known or prolific at this than P.G. Wodehouse.

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was born in 1881, the son of a wealthy magistrate. He originally became a banker, but got bored of the profession and started writing in his free time. When he started to get published, he quit and started writing full time, releasing massive amounts of work.

As the author of over 70 novels and dozens of plays, Wodehouse wrote from the beginning of the 20th century all the way until his death in 1975. He is known for his satirical pieces of work, particularly ones lampooning his own upper class social set. Whimsical, biting, and fun, it’s no wonder how his novels have stood the test of time.

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Jeeves

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Every American has that stereotypical butler imprinted in their head from books and TV shows. You know, the one who manages everything in the way only he can. The one that only answers “Yes, sir” or “No, sir.” The ever-loyal Jeeves. That cultural icon can be traced directly back to Wodehouse’s character by the same name. Jeeves is super competent, amazingly smart, and a little bit of a schemer. Take inspiration from this iconic character with this look.

The typical butler uniform in popular culture is a simple black and white suit with no frills, except maybe with a cravat. Create an efficient, polished, and professional outfit with a blouse with a classic pencil skirt. Keep it streamlined with plain black flats and a black carry-all tote. You could stop there for a minimalist vibe, or you could tie a scarf, black and white of course, in a bow on your tote for a nice girly touch.