Lauren Sánchez Bezos attracted criticism after attending a White House state dinner honouring Chinese President Xi Jinping with her husband, Jeff Bezos. Online commentators called her black off-the-shoulder dress, which featured a plunging neckline, inappropriate for the formal occasion, while others defended her right to wear what she wished and said she looked elegant.

The 56-year-old former journalist accessorised the figure-hugging dress with diamond earrings and a prominent necklace. The backlash echoes criticism of her low-cut white Alexander McQueen suit and visible lace bustier at Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, continuing debate over celebrity fashion and expectations at high-profile political events.