The Science Behind the Dress The New York Times Thedress: 'It's been quite stressful having to deal with it we had a falling out' Internet The Guardian Rachel Black Strapless Romper Dress Thomas and Rye Optical illusion: Dress colour debate goes global BBC News 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