The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times 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 Is this dress yellow and gold or blue and black?! Women's Gold Designer Cocktail Dresses Saks Fifth Avenue Gold Dresses Ever Pretty US Gold Formal Dresses & Ball Gowns ADASA