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 Picture Of Viral Blue And Black Dress Also Shows White And Gold, And Twitter Is Arguing Over It Again Evie Magazine Long Sequin Print Prom Dress with Fringe Straps Black Large Blue cocktail dress with gold heels The Dress. Is it blue and black or white and gold? Here is the confirmed answer.