ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive The dress turned 11 and it's STILL white and gold PERIOD. Eleven years later the color swatches are right there and people who see blue and black are proving your eyes lie 10 years ago today, this dress was posted online, turning into a viral phenomenon. Viewers couldn't decide if the dress was blue and black, or white and gold. It was later confirmed Gold Glitter Lace Navy Chiffon Halter Keyhole Prom Dress VQ The Science Behind the Black and Blue (or White and Gold) Dress I See White and Gold, but the Dress Taught Me How We Shape Our Own Reality by Shaant A Culturated Medium