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 and Gold Dresses Collection Lady Black Tie Black gown with champagne gold beading Ricco India Girlfriend and I are attending an event and can't decide what looks best. The idea was to match wearing black with gold. She will be in a black cocktail dress with gold