Black and Blue or White and Gold? How Your Brain Sees 'the Dress' Business Insider ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive Blue gold dress Imgflip Color scientists explain the dress that went viral RIT It's no secret that the Met Gala is the world's most fashionable theme party. Before the Met Gala takes over the Metropolitan Museum of Art tonight, take a look back at ten Ten years ago, a photo of a dress posted on Tumblr sparked a massive debate: was it blue and black or white and gold? Millions argued online, and even celebrities joined in. Scientists later explained