ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Black And Gold Dress Illusion Original The Dress Illusion Original Blue Black White Gold Dress Striped Paris Pant Black Silk Velvet L SoloveDress Women's 2 Piece Black Solid Velvet Suit Peak Lapel Sing Black US 12 Is the dress blue or gold? The phenomenon originated in a photograph of a dress posted on Facebook in 2015. The dress was black and blue, but the conditions of the photograph Is the dress blue or gold? The phenomenon originated in a photograph of a dress posted on Facebook in 2015. The dress was black and blue, but the conditions of the photograph