cotton dress Petite Studio's Calista in White 4 18.75 17 43 2 6 Women's Cotton Dresses | Nordstrom

Footwear can range from clean sneakers to loafers, ankle boots, or low heels

Soft washed denim gives it a vintage-cool vibe, while the easy shift silhouette keeps things casual and chic

While the 150,300 tweets for the #whiteandgold hashtag exceeded those of #blueandblack (56,600-plus) and #blackandblue (54,900-plus) combined, a 30 per cent sampling of mentions broke things down this way: Those who perceived the dress as black and blue: 52 per cent Those who perceived the dress white and gold: 45 per cent Both: 4 per cent Mentions of #TheDress have popped up all over the world

Expert Take: While the strapless design is ideal for summer weddings, Sottero and Midgley offers matching lace tulle sleeves or a beaded tulle bishop sleeve jacket for those getting married in cooler months, ensuring you can look and feel your best on your special day