In February 2015, a photo of a striped dress posted online unexpectedly turned into a worldwide argument. Some viewers swore it was blue and black, while others were convinced it was white Here's why people saw the dress differently. This Dress is Blue and Black, Right? What Colors do You See? Ball Gown Blue Prom Dress with Delicate Gold Leaf Lace The dress turned 11 and it's STILL white and gold PERIOD. Eleven years later the color swatches are right there and people who see blue and black are proving your eyes lie Is That Dress White and Gold or Blue and Black? The New York Times