TheDress one year on eight things we learned from the viral phenomenon Social media The Guardian Plus Size Long Black Beaded Prom Dress with Cut Outs Black 18 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 I made a clear infographic to explain what is happening with our perception of the "Illusion Dress" : r woahdude