While the spotlight was firmly on Donald Trump’s inauguration, it was Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s fiancée Lauren Sanchez who caught attention—though perhaps not for the reasons she intended. Sanchez, a former journalist, chose to wear a lacy white corset paired with a white blazer. The choice of attire has sparked criticism online with many calling it ‘disrespectful’ and ‘out of place’
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ fiancee Lauren Sanchez opted for an ensemble featuring a white lace corset paired with a tailored, single-breasted white blazer adorned with crossover lapels by Alexander McQueen. AFP
Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday was arguably one of the most-watched events globally, as he was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States.
The event saw a gathering of former world leaders, ex-US presidents, and tech titans, all coming together to witness the historic inauguration ceremony that was moved inside the Capitol Rotunda owing to the frigid temperatures in Washington, DC.
Among the many elites present in attendance were Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez. While the spotlight was firmly on Donald Trump’s inauguration, it was Sanchez’s choice of attire that caught everyone’s attention—though perhaps not for the reasons she intended.
Here’s why.
An outfit that raised eyebrows
Sanchez, a former journalist, opted for an ensemble featuring a white lace corset paired with a tailored, single-breasted white blazer adorned with crossover lapels by Alexander McQueen. While the outfit would have turned heads at a red-carpet gala, it was deemed by many as inappropriate for a formal political ceremony.
Critics on social media were quick to share their opinions, with one user commenting, “Jeff Bezos’ future wife Lauren Sanchez is incredibly inappropriately dressed for a state occasion. Someone should have told her that having her white lace bra out on display is not acceptable.”
Another added, “Lauren Sánchez is wearing a corset bra under her jacket. Wild outfit for the Trump inauguration.”
Others echoed similar views, calling the outfit “out of place,” “disrespectful,” and an example of “Terrible Taste.”
Jeff Bezos future wife Lauren Sanchez is incredibly inappropriately dressed for a state occasion. Someone should have told her that having her white lace bra out on display is not acceptable. pic.twitter.com/MvwyvuI6R3
— Brittany Gadoury (@brittanygadoury) January 20, 2025
A particularly scathing comment read, “Lauren Sanchez’s outfit for the inauguration of the President of the United States is downright appalling. A white suit paired with a lingerie overload lace bodysuit is not only inappropriate but outright disrespectful for such a monumental and historically significant event.”
Lauren Sánchez is wearing a corset bra under her jacket. Wild out fit for the Trump inauguration 👀 pic.twitter.com/NcP1nPlUiy
— James Dean (@Jim_Dean_) January 20, 2025
Some also questioned Sanchez’s presence at the event, given the limited indoor seating capacity and restrictions on spouses.
One user wrote, “Why is Lauren Sanchez at the inauguration? It was supposed to be scaled back because of limited space and no spouses allowed, even for Trump’s administration, yet Bezo’s girlfriend is there?”
Zuckerberg’s ‘awkward’ stare caught on camera
Adding fuel to the social media frenzy was an awkward moment involving Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg. Cameras caught Zuckerberg sneaking a not-so-subtle glance at Lauren Sanchez’s cleavage during the ceremony.
The ill-timed video showed the Meta CEO stealing a quick peek at Jeff Bezos’s fiancée before awkwardly looking away and flashing a smile—an interaction that instantly set the Internet abuzz.
HEY 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/ZZRHwrD9tv
— Community Notes & Violations (@CNviolations) January 20, 2025
One user commented, “And the immediate smile, and you know he knows he is on camera so how…”
“New meme format just dropped,” another user quipped.
The awkward moment was even more striking considering that Zucker