Kingsley Pleated Column Dress True Navy Junior Bridesmaid Dresses JJ's House Blue and black or white and gold? Dress debate turns 10 years old River Island Real Leather Belted Shirt Dress in Blue Lyst The actual dress was black and blue. The confusion came from how lighting and color perception tricked people's brains, making some see it as white and gold. It became a viral example ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive