The Dress Debate: Black & Blue or White & Gold? 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 That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times White & Gold Flower Girl Dress 8 9 Yrs Alanna Halter Cowl Neck Midi Dress ASTR the Label White Dresses for Women Mini, Maxi, Midi, Little, Graduation Hazel & Olive