How I Flipped My Brain's View of the Black and Blue Dress Jeff Greenhouse 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 Dolce and Gabbana Embroidery Lace Dress Black Size AU 12 The Volte Dolce & Gabbana Sheer Mesh Dress in Black Lyst In 2015, a photograph of a dress went viral, dividing viewers over whether its colors were blue and black or white and gold. This optical illusion highlighted differences in human color perception I've been thinking about "the dress" for 10 years. Here's what I've learned.