blue and black dress explanation Decoding the Science Behind the & ELI5:Why does this dress appear

The long bell sleeves flow beautifully from the illusion neckline, creating a dramatic and graceful effect

Designed to flatter, this sleeveless chiffon gown features a floor-length silhouette and elegant styling made for your curves

Style: CDOC012

While the dust settles and we try to recover some faith in our own sanity, neuroscientists and vision experts have weighed in on the science behind why no one can agree on the color of that darned dress

Eventually, thanks to Photoshop, our helpful friends at Reddit and Wired.com , and a bit of searching (I now know more about the Purkinje effect than I ever thought possible), we know it's just a perception mistake thanks to the unusual lighting and background of the picture