Photo finally solves the black and blue white and gold dress debate Photo finally solves the black and blue white and gold dress debate 10 years ago, a simple photograph of a dress sparked a global debate unlike anything seen online before. Posted in 2015, the image caused people to argue intensely over whether the dress ELI5:Why does this dress appear white gold to some people and black blue to others? : r explainlikeimfive TheDress couple: 'we were completely left out from the story' BBC News