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We knew that individual differences in perception are bigger than most people realize, but this picture really did take us aback, said Michael Webster, who runs the Visual Perception Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno

As Wired.com points out, a digital analysis of the dress photo shows that one of the spots of black trim is actually orange in the photo

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Two years later we have a much better idea of what may have been a reason for the varied perceptions: Peoples perceived color is also informed by their perception of lighting

Keep all smaller accessories and jewelry a silver hue, rather than gold or bronze