The White and Gold (No, Blue and Black!) Dress That Melted the Internet The New York Times 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 Princesa Quinceanera PR30153 Dress Peaches Boutique Exploring The Color Controversy of The Dress Dressgate: If you saw THAT dress as white your brain was working overtime Was the dress gold and white or blue and black? NSF U.S. National Science Foundation