blue long flowy dress Lady Black Tie - Breezy Maxi - Floral Organza tie soirées Alie Street Cruise Cowl Neck

I was paranoid it would clash with my skin tone

The utility frock A model sits on a plinth beside some steps to show off her scarlet wool Utility frock by Dorville at John Lewis and Co

Side slits offer easy movement (and a little leg moment), making it perfect for warm climates or year-round styling

To finish, the luxe form-fitting silhouette flares into a skirt with frothy layers of tulle and scattered lace appliqus

If you prefer less, reduce the amount to 2 teaspoons

Earlier this year, or 25 years ago in "internet years," Tumblr user swiked posted a photo asking readers what colors they saw this dress as: Some people saw gold and white, while others saw the correct colors, blue and black: The chaos that ensued about which colors you saw didn't just cause the internet to implode, it also sparked the greatest debate of modern times -- possibly EVER