The Dress Debate Black and Blue or White and Gold British Vogue British Vogue 10 years ago today, this dress was posted online, turning into a viral phenomenon. Viewers couldn't decide if the dress was blue and black, or white and gold. It was later confirmed In February 2015, a photo of a striped dress posted online unexpectedly turned into a worldwide argument. Some viewers swore it was blue and black, while others were convinced it was white White cotton beach dress and gold embroidery Lindsey Brown The whole internet is arguing about the colour of this 'white and gold' dress (or is it blue and black?) The Mirror Black and Blue or Gold and White? The truth behind the dress