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Cedar Riener, professor of psychology at Randolph-Macon College, explained to BuzzFeed News that the differences in color perception are probably related to how our brains are interpreting the "quantity of light that comes into our retina." "Some people are deciding that there is a fair amount of illumination on a blue and black (or less reflective) dress," Riener told Virginia Hughes in 2016

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Their overall style is a good general indicator of what type of dress they might expect

The style can easily be worn again to other eventsor be used as a bridesmaid dress if you're in the market

Katies gown was designed by the couples friend and wedding guest Giorgio Armanian off-the-shoulder silk and lace stunner