Gatsby Party 1920s Speakeasy Flapper Vintage Cocktail Gold and Black Dress Theater Clothing (Size: XXXL) ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Blue Vanilla Black Embellished Kimono Sleeve Mini Dress M Matalan Super Deluxe Classic Flappers Womens Costume, Women's, Size: One size, White 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 Black satin 1920s jacket or 2 piece ensemble with matching dress