In February 2015, a photo of a striped dress posted online unexpectedly turned into a worldwide argument. Some viewers swore it was blue and black, while others were convinced it was white Blue and Black or White and Gold? Dress Confuses Many; There's a Possible Explanation The Epoch Times Sorry were late, the bride was throwing a fit AND LOOK AT HER, and all the gorgeous bridesmaids wearing our dusty blue satin bridesmaid dresses , Video by @reelallaboutit The Dress That Broke the Internet: Explained Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times