The infamous dress turns a decade old this year : r pics Black Dress Frill Hem SAME Ruffle Hem Maxi Dress Black Cream THE DRESS IS BLACK AND BLUE 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 Won't Be The Same Dress Black Fashion Nova SAME Poplin Mini Dress Black Polka Dot Women's Dress S Black Cream Polka Dot