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 On #thisdayinhistory, The Dress took the internet by storm. Now part of the Ripley's collection, we're here to share a friendly reminder that it is, in fact, blue and black! #BelieveItorNot Black Velvet Maxi Bridesmaid Dress With Strapless Satin Cuff & Long Bow At Back In Black The Dessy Group Black Maxi Dress With Slit Formal Dresses Saved by the Dress