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 Cowl Neck Sequin Midi Dress White House Black Market Vivienne Westwood 'Dressing Up' A W 1991 1992 Pearl White Boulle Dress THE WAY WE WORE Roya News Blue black vs. white gold dress that split internet turns 10 How to See the Dress As White and Gold and Black and Blue Business Insider What Do You See? Asian Scientist Magazine