Gold Sequin Dresses & Gowns In 2015, a photograph of a dress went viral, dividing viewers over whether its colors were blue and black or white and gold. This optical illusion highlighted differences in human color perception GOLD GOWNS Shiny Gold Velvet Beaded White Lace Mermaid Prom Dress Lunss so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions Happy 10th anniversary to the original photograph of "The Dress" and the subsequent internet debate over white and gold or black and blue : r popculturechat