Happy 10th anniversary to the original photograph of "The Dress" and the subsequent internet debate over white and gold or black and blue : r popculturechat What colour is the dress? Explained : r interesting Photo finally solves the black and blue white and gold dress debate What immediately strikes about this dress are the large irises running along the skirt and up to the bodice. This extensive decoration is achieved by applying to the velvet a chemical Purple or Gold Dress Illusion TikTok