so we know the dress was black and blue BUT that's not what i'm here to discuss : r opticalillusions Further proof I was a flapper in another life. One of my top thrifted finds of last year: this Y2K does 1920s black cocktail dress. The beading and drop waist style were obviously inspired by The actual dress was black and blue. The confusion came from how lighting and color perception tricked people's brains, making some see it as white and gold. It became a viral example Black + Gold Drop Waist Flapper Dress Deco Shop WEDTREND Women Beaded Black Golden Fringed Bodycon 1920s Dress Round Neck Short Flapper Dress With Short Sleeves