Lauren Sanchez Outfits That Totally Missed The Mark

Lauren Sanchez — author, journalist, and fiancé to Amazon's Jeff Bezos — isn't afraid to opt for something daring on the red carpet. While we love to see people stepping out of their comfort zones and trying new looks, Sanchez has, more than once, worn a look that wasn't appropriate for the occasion. Although people should feel empowered to wear what they feel good in, the reality is certain events call for certain dress codes. When it comes to these occasions, Sanchez is one to push the limits. She'll rock plunging necklines, thigh-high slits, and sheer gowns while the internet takes notice and pipes up.

For instance, while many stars and politicians went viral for wearing looks that missed the mark at the 2025 Inauguration, Sanchez's white suit is what got the internet talking. Not to worry though, because she was in good company. Melania Trump has been lambasted for some of her outfit choices, and the same goes for Lara Trump, who's worn some questionable things over the years. So with Sanchez' Inauguration Day fit as our launching pad, let's dig into some of her most shocking looks. 

For President Donald Trump's 2025 Inauguration ceremony, Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos were featured front and center. Sanchez opted for a white suit by Alexander McQueen with a white bustier underneath featuring sheer lace and corset boning. The cleavage-focused outfit was deemed distracting by many, considering the political gravitas of the day. In fact, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta was even caught on camera sneaking a peek, so the whole thing felt pretty awkward. It's safe to say that Sanchez stole the show, and maybe not in the best way. 

While Sanchez got panned online for such an inappropriate outfit, she was apparently nonplussed by all of the criticism. After the event and its subsequent tumult, a source told Page Six: "Lauren just doesn't give a s–t. She does what she wants." Sanchez even liked several posts on Instagram that roasted her Inauguration day outfit choice, so she's clearly not too hurt by all the feedback. 

It seems like anything that Lauren Sanchez wears to the White House gets her in hot water. For a White House State Dinner to honor Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April 2024, Sanchez arrived in a red gown that sizzled in the otherwise conservative setting. Sanchez's merlot-toned dress featured an off-the-shoulder lace top with a bustier-style front, complete with sheer lace paneling. The form-fitting, plunging gown was bedazzling, no doubt, but perhaps a little too sultry for a state dinner, considering the fact that the dress was lingerie-inspired.

People got into heated conversations online about the appropriateness of Sanchez's dress for the occasion. On Instagram, People Magazine asked if Sanchez broke White House protocol by wearing the burgundy gown, and many felt like she had. "What and where is this dress appropriate for? Las Vegas?" one person commented. "There is a place and time for that dress," another wrote, implying that this wasn't it. "Not appropriate for a state dinner, period!!" a third added firmly. So Sanchez's red gown got a thumbs down. 

Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos stepped out in Milan, Italy in January 2024 to attend a party hosted by Dolce & Gabbana. Sanchez's gown was created by the brand, and has quickly become one of her most notable looks. The dress was totally sheer, offering a glimpse of her underwear, while the bustier-style top featured a plunging neckline. Sanchez styled the outfit with black heels and a black jacket thrown over her shoulders. Bezos for his part wore all black, and the two finished things off with sunglasses at night. 

People weren't into their party look, and on social media, they called out Sanchez's flagrant outfit choice. "It's NOT about money...It's about taste and they're just vulgar!" someone commented on Instagram. "It's really true that elegance can't be bought..." another wrote, clearly not feeling Sanchez's dress. Someone else said, "No class whatsoever." So Sanchez's sheer gown combined with a corset top did not impress people very much.

At the 2024 Kering Foundation's Caring for Women gala, Lauren Sanchez arrived wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown that was sheer in parts and featured nude panelling in others, covered by an overlay of navy blue flowers. It had an off-the-shoulder neckline, featuring a low plunge, and finished off with a long train. While Sanchez looked stunning, complete with a glamorous updo and statement earrings, the lace and nude panelled gown offered the illusion of barely-there covering. 

What made Sanchez's choice in red carpet attire so uncomfortable was the gravitas of the occasion and the organization's mission. The Caring for Women organization centers its mission around ending gender-based violence, a very worthy cause, and while Sanchez' presence there offered support, her seductive gown seemed to distract from such a solemn and serious cause. The fit didn't match the theme of the evening. 

Lauren Sanchez wrote a kids' book called "The Fly Who Flew to Space," published on September 10, 2024, for readers ages four to eight. In a video posted to Instagram in December 2024, Sanchez shared a throwback memory of when she was in the book store Godmothers in Montecito, California, talking about her book and other great kids' books in the shop. Sanchez wore burgundy pants with a burgundy turtleneck that featured sheer fabric on the upper portion. 

The pants and turtleneck were fine, but the sheer paneling made some potential readers uncomfortable, considering it was a bookstore for kids and Sanchez was promoting her own book for children. Someone made mention of this in the comments section. "I really love you, but that shirt is not appropriate for a kids bookstore or promoting a kids book," they began, "just my opinion. I have a son and I don't know if I'd feel comfortable having him meet you with that shirt." Another person wrote, "The shirt though not a good look for a children's book store." Others defended Sanchez, and said that it was great that she was promoting reading for kids. But still, any drama could have been avoided with a different top.