It is often said that a wife should adorn herself for her husband. Should a husband also look after his appearance for his wife?

Yes, keeping clean and presentable is asked of both spouses, not the wife alone.
The Prophet ﷺ said that Allah is beautiful and loves beauty (Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-Iman), and Allah tells the children of Adam to wear fine clothing (al-A'raf 7:31). The rights of husband and wife are described as corresponding, according to what is reasonable (al-Baqarah 2:228); scholars use this verse to say that just as a husband likes his wife neat and fragrant, so does a wife regarding her husband. This does not mean expensive or fashionable; it is enough to bathe, smell pleasant, keep one's teeth clean, dress neatly at home and not only dress up when going out. Looking presentable at home is one way of valuing one's spouse. See Etiquette between spouses.

Sources

Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-ImanSurah al-A'raf 7:31Surah al-Baqarah 2:228

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