Is The Dress blue and black or white and gold? The answer lies in vision psychology Psychology The Guardian The dress was black and blue, but the conditions of the photograph caused many to perceive it as white and gold, creating debate. Within a week, more than ten million tweets had Evening Dress Gold Long Sleeve Mermaid Dress Luxury Beaded Champagne Long Sleeves Mermaid Evening Dress SS686 Black Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive