white House A star-studded guest list has been prepared for a September 24 state dinner honoring Chinese President Xi Jinping, with US officials, business leaders and their spouses among the attendees. Lauren Sanchez Bezos Her husband, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was also in attendance. The 56-year-old former journalist has since drawn criticism for her attire, with some calling the outfit “inappropriate”.
Lauren Sanchez Bezos faces criticism over White House state dinner look
Lauren attracted everyone’s attention at the event by wearing a 2000s vintage black Alexander McQueen dress. The off-the-shoulder design featured a deep V-neckline. She completed her look with Christian Louboutin heels, a sparkly pendant necklace and a black rectangular clutch.
However, Lauren’s choice of outfit was criticized online. Social media users criticized the flashy design and questioned her choice of outfit for the formal state dinner. one commented x“All that money and she always dresses like trash.” one more wrote“Money can’t buy a class. She dresses very poorly. Very inappropriate.” and one Said“No class. She wears the same dress every time.”
Her latest outfit isn’t the first White House look to spark controversy. Lauren and Jeff also attended a White House state dinner in April 2024. Biden and Jill Biden hosted the event in honor of former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. His appearance was severely criticized. Lauren wore a floor-length red corset gown, featuring semi-sheer lace and a plunging neckline.
Later that year, Lauren spoke about the criticism at the 2024 Forbes Power Women Summit Hola!. She said, “People love to put you in a box, and I don’t fit into that box. I never did. As a journalist, as a pilot, as a mother and even as a fiancée. People want me to dress or look or act a certain way. But I’m as authentic to myself as I can be.”