Understanding Ribbon Placement in the Marine Corps 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 USMC MALE OFFICER BLUE DRESS BLUE WHITE DRESS UNIFORM ("A" AND "B") Juliette Lewis Wikipedia U.S. Marine Corps Decorations, Medals, Unit Awards and Ribbon Awards. "Do You know the Difference?"