Here's why people saw the dress differently. 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 Why Everyone's Arguing About the Blue or White Dress Again Newsweek Glamorous Gold Prom Dresses David's Bridal ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive