Exploring The Color Controversy of The Dress Long Fringe Formal Dress Jovani 38847 Long Prom Dress V Neckline Fringe Sequin High Slit Sheer Fitted Sequin Fringe V Neck Slit Gown by Amarra 88769 ABC Fashion 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 Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times