The Dress Debate: Science Explains Why Some See Blue And Black And Others White And Gold The Science Behind the Dress The New York Times Eloise Blue Striped Maxi Dress Avara Blue And White Dresses: Floral, Sequin, Embellished REVOLVE In 2015, a photograph of a dress went viral, dividing viewers over whether its colors were blue and black or white and gold. This optical illusion highlighted differences in human color perception