Remember when the internet went absolutely nuts on the colour of a dress? The dress was blue and black. The original viral poster, Caitlin McNeill, later said it was a black and blue dress I've been thinking about "the dress" for 10 years. Here's what I've learned. How to See the Dress As White and Gold and Black and Blue Business Insider Ten years ago, a photo of a dress posted on Tumblr sparked a massive debate: was it blue and black or white and gold? Millions argued online, and even celebrities joined in. ROSES The dress is blue. Here's why