How does a black and blue dress sometimes appear white and gold? The Brains Blog ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive I've never understood the white gold side of the dress illusion but after modifying someone else's picture to make this one I can (kind of) see it. : r opticalillusions Eleven years ago, a single photo posted on Tumblr sparked one of the biggest internet debates of all time. The dress instantly divided the world, some swore it was white and gold, What colour is this dress? Tumblr photo could actually break the internet Women's fashion White dress and gold jewelry