The White House state dinner on Sept. 24 sparked plenty of conversation over the outfits worn by some of the high-profile guests, and Lauren Sánchez was among those facing criticism online.
The former journalist attended the black-tie event alongside her husband, Jeff Bezos, as President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at the White House.
For the occasion, Lauren opted for a vintage Alexander McQueen black gown from the 2000s. The figure-hugging dress featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and dramatic plunging cut, a style that has become a familiar part of Sánchez’s red-carpet wardrobe.
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Lauren Sánchez Slammed For Wearing Off-The-Shoulder Dress At White House State Dinner
The 56-year-old paired the gown with statement jewelry, a black clutch and Christian Louboutin heels. Sánchez wore her dark hair in a layered side-parted style and completed the look with polished, glowing makeup.
While some guests embraced traditional black-tie dressing for the diplomatic occasion, Sánchez’s revealing gown quickly became a topic of discussion online, with some commenters questioning whether the look was appropriate for a formal White House state dinner.
“What else is new? You can’t buy class!” one person wrote.
“Is she ever appropriate?” another asked.
“Lest we forget the inauguration? Clueless,” someone else commented.
“Inappropriate for the occasion,” another critic said.
“So tacky,” another person wrote.
“She will never never change,” someone else added.
“She always dresses like that. At Trump’s Inauguration, she was dressed like that. Zuckerberg couldn’t keep his eyes off of those,” another commenter claimed.
The comments appeared to reference one of Sánchez’s most widely discussed fashion moments.
Lauren Sánchez’s Inauguration Look
Sánchez previously faced online criticism over her outfit for Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.
At the time, she wore a white Alexander McQueen pantsuit consisting of a tailored blazer and matching trousers, which she paired with a low-cut white lace bustier-style top.
The look generated debate online, with some commentators questioning whether the outfit was appropriate for the formal political event. Sánchez later defended the fashion choice in an interview, saying she was “super proud” of what she wore and describing the look as conservative.
Her latest appearance at the White House state dinner has now revived some of that discussion, as social-media users once again debate Sánchez’s preference for revealing, figure-hugging designs at high-profile political events.
