# Eve - fashion question, please! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 27, 2006, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315 "2006-07-27T19:29:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![UntouchedTakeaway](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d78d45/32.png) [@UntouchedTakeaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UntouchedTakeaway)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/1 "2006-07-27T19:29:33Z")
You had mentioned in another thread you had a copy made of the Marilyn Monroe dress from “Something’s Got To Give”. Do you know where I could find a pattern for the “Cherry Jubilee” dress she wears in “The Misfits”? As well as advice on finding a similar fabric? Thanks! VCNJ~ ---
**Author:** ![Kuizelemartz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e19b73/32.png) [@Kuizelemartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kuizelemartz)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/2 "2006-07-27T19:53:45Z")
I have a fashion question for Eve too. This has been bugging me for at least a year, maybe two. She stated that you’re not to wear navy with tan. I want to know exactly why I can’t wear navy with tan. I’ve done it a few times over the past year and I wonder how many people are pointing and laughing at me behind my back. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/3 "2006-07-27T19:56:55Z")
I’m dying for a pair of red espedrilles. Eve – talk me down. ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/4 "2006-07-27T20:00:28Z")
> [@Kuizelemartz](#): > > I have a fashion question for Eve too. > > This has been bugging me for at least a year, maybe two. She stated that you’re not to wear navy with tan. I want to know exactly why I can’t wear navy with tan. > > I’ve done it a few times over the past year and I wonder how many people are pointing and laughing at me behind my back. It’s because **Eve** said so. If that isn’t enough I can’t help you further. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/5 "2006-07-27T20:06:54Z")
1. Gosh, I know nothing of patterns, I’m sorry to say. I have a “wonderful little woman who runs things up for me.” I got the fabric in the gommint district, and gave it to her with several photos of the dress in question. Several fittings later, and Bob’s your uncle! 2. Navy actually looks fine with khaki or light tan. It’s brown that would look hideous with navy. Navy is a very trying color to coordinate. 3. Get the red espadrilles. ---
**Author:** ![Jodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Jodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jodi)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/6 "2006-07-27T20:07:37Z")
> [@](#): > > This has been bugging me for at least a year, maybe two. She stated that you’re not to wear navy with tan. I want to know exactly why I can’t wear navy with tan. Really? Crap. I think navy with tan looks rather nice. I have a pair of navy and tan spectator pumps, stack heel, round toe, very 1947, that I adore. Of course, if EVE tells me I must set them afire, I will do so, but not without tears. ---
**Author:** ![Jodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Jodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jodi)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/7 "2006-07-27T20:09:54Z")
> [@](#): > > Navy actually looks fine with khaki or light tan. Oh, thank goodness. _:: Mops brow ::_ Seriously, I love these shoes. I’d hate to think I’ve been walking tall, all “check out my cute retro shoes,” when in fact I was a fashion faux pas. I’m not infrequently a fashion faux pas, but not when I have these shoes on – they are just that cute. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/8 "2006-07-27T20:12:49Z")
While we’re asking fashion questions- How low should the tails on a cutaway coat reach? ---
**Author:** ![FisherQueen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/58f4c7/32.png) [@FisherQueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FisherQueen)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/9 "2006-07-27T20:18:22Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > 1. Navy actually looks fine with khaki or light tan. It’s brown that would look hideous with navy. Navy is a very trying color to coordinate. What a relief! I’ve been worrying about this ever since I read the thread in which you made the no navy with brown declaration several years ago. You are, you know, one of my reliable sources of information regarding good taste, as I have none myself. ---
**Author:** ![thursday\_next](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8797f3/32.png) [@thursday\_next](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thursday_next)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/10 "2006-07-27T20:19:09Z")
Why should one only wear odd numbered strands of pearls (1, 3, 5, ect)? ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/11 "2006-07-27T20:19:39Z")
> [@Jodi](#): > > Really? Crap. I think navy with tan looks rather nice. I have a pair of navy and tan spectator pumps, stack heel, round toe, very 1947, that I adore. Of course, if EVE tells me I must set them afire, I will do so, but not without tears. Spectator pumps are the coolest. I shall own a pair before I die. I’m thinking more camel and cream, though. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/12 "2006-07-27T20:21:58Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > How low should the tails on a cutaway coat reach? To the knees. Though you might try one of those new tailless coats that Vernon Castle has been seen in. They’re rather modern and daring, and much handier for dancing. ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/13 "2006-07-27T20:23:51Z")
> [@thursday next](#): > > Why should one only wear odd numbered strands of pearls (1, 3, 5, ect)? Because “that is what’s done.” Its one of those rules with absolutely no rhyme or reason, but one stamps oneself “NOKD” if one breaks it. (_Shhhh, I have broken it once or twice myself_). Only the haughtiest of dowagers can get away with more than three strands, by the way. ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/14 "2006-07-27T20:25:15Z")
> [@Eve](#): > > Though you might try one of those new tailless coats that Vernon Castle has been seen in. Thank you, but my goal is to resemble Gary Cooper (I’m tryin’ mighty hard). ---
**Author:** ![Eve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/15 "2006-07-27T20:28:12Z")
> [@DocCathode](#): > > Thank you, but my goal is to resemble Gary Cooper (I’m tryin’ mighty hard). You might try to have Lupe Velez hanging off your neck, then. She makes a great accessory. ---
**Author:** ![YaWanna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/bbce88/32.png) [@YaWanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaWanna)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/16 "2006-07-27T20:29:53Z")
I’m glad to see that someone still knows the “odd numbered strands of pearls” rule. Everyone I’ve mentioned it to has looked at me like I’ve got rocks in my head. (Well, if I do, they’re diamonds, baby!) Speaking of which…say **Eve** , is it still the rule that it’s “vulgar” to wear diamonds in the daylight hours, and colored gemstones at any time? Those 2 break my heart. (Actually, I break those 2 every day, but I want dispensation from the “vulgar” or “bad taste” appellation.) ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/17 "2006-07-27T20:34:08Z")
Try the [Costumers’ Manifesto](http://www.costumes.org/). Oh, and **Eve** , recently I saw a picture of the Queen of Great Britain herself wearing a DOUBLE strand of pearls! Eeep! ---
**Author:** ![DocCathode](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doccathode/32/18773_2.png) [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/18 "2006-07-27T20:40:48Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > Try the [Costumers’ Manifesto](http://www.costumes.org/). Ah, perhaps it includes a way to make my stovepipe hat stand up. The buckram I bought, despite assurances to the contrary, did not survive a trip through the wash. ---
**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/19 "2006-07-27T20:46:57Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > Try the [Costumers’ Manifesto](http://www.costumes.org/). > > Oh, and **Eve** , recently I saw a picture of the Queen of Great Britain herself wearing a DOUBLE strand of pearls! > > Eeep! Due to the Queen’s long and glorious reign and generally being the non-nutcase of the royal family, she is declared exempt from rules such as the ‘odd number of strands of pearls’ edict. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2006, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315/20 "2006-07-27T20:53:06Z")
> [@Jodi](#): > > I have a pair of navy and tan spectator pumps, stack heel, round toe, very 1947, that I adore. Drool. So what about the latest turquoise and brown trend? I thought it was horrible but it is starting to grow on me–I’m very suggestible. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eve-fashion-question-please/366315.md?page=2)