What color is the dress? Why do some people see blue and black and some people see gold and white when looking at a single image of a dress? : r askscience SOLD 1940s starfish print wrap dress. This has great puffed sleeves and an attached sash that ties on the side. There is a really cute rounded gathered pocket. The dress is a ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive White and gold or blue and black? What colour is the dress? London Evening Standard The Standard Accessorize sabrina starfish beaded stud earrings in White