Graduation Dresses Tagged "blue" Oh Hello Clothing so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions 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 Endea Graduation Navy Blue Graduation Stole Daily TV and Film Gifs Lady Elizabeth Harlander + her layered blue gown I've been thinking about "the dress" for 10 years. Here's what I've learned.