Define Does The Carpet Match The Drapes Meaning

This question is used to ask if a woman has died her hair. It is often used to find out the natural hair colour of a person.

A question used to indicate the belief that a woman's hair is dyed. "Carpet" being the pubic hair and "drapes" being the hair on her head.

One's pubic hair matching the hair on their head.

Often used to find out natural hair color.

In a sentence: "Does the carpet match the drapes?"

An annoying, rather bothersome question. It is suggested to return as described:

Is the pubic hair (carpet) of the person being addressed the same color as the hair on his or her head (the drapes)? Typically asked of redheads, reflecting curiosity whether the hair color is artificial/enhanced or curiosity about natural variability in the hair color.