2: More important than variation in the display technology, Fairchild notes, is a perceptual mechanism called discounting the illuminant. Humans perceive object colors based on the light coming from the object and their understanding of the illumination falling on the object, he said
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
What makes it different from a plain black maxi dress
"This photograph was probably taken on a phone camera and is very poorly exposed," Garg wrote
But a good black dress is incredibly versatile as well so it also makes a good option if you prefer to go that route.
The white blouse underneath should be simple, perhaps with a small collar or a soft tie-neck detail, but nothing ruffled or sheer