Romantic evening at the White House!
Lauren Sánchez entered 1600 Penn. Ave with her fiancé Jeff Bezos in hand – but it was her racy corset dress that turned heads at Wednesday’s lavish state dinner.
The former journalist, 54, wore a red dress featuring a plunging neckline adorned with lace.
The off-the-shoulder Rasario dress ($2,200) also featured corset-like boning and a floor-length silk skirt.
She completed her risky ensemble with a pair of Gianvito Rossi Flavia Mirrored Leather Pumps ($1,200).
Sánchez let her hair flow behind her ears, revealing her huge diamond earrings. She completed her look with a shimmering clutch.
The philanthropist’s outfit was far riskier than what guests typically wear to a White House state dinner, where guests often opt for formal, buttoned-down outfits.
For his part, the billionaire founder of Amazon and owner of the Washington Post opted for a black tuxedo paired with a silk bow tie over a crisp white shirt.
Sánchez and Bezos, 60, have rubbed shoulders with a handful of famous faces and important figures.
The black-tie event honored Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko, as President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden as hosts.
Legendary actor Robert De Niro and his girlfriend Tiffany Chen were also in attendance, as well as Apple CEO Tim Cook, Vice President Lisa Jackson, and Japanese-American Olympic medalists Kristi Yamaguchi and Alex and Maia Shibutani .
Upon arrival, attendees were welcomed into the East Room of the White House, where more than 200 guests dined on house-cured salmon and dry-aged ribeye.
Also in the center of the room were JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, seen with a glass of wine in hand before Biden and Kishida giving introductory toasts.
“We both remember the choices that were made to forge a friendship,” Biden, 81, said during his toast. “We both remember the hard work, what he did to find healing.”
“Tonight,” the president continued, “we are committed to continuing. »
Paul Simon, 82, hosted the evening in the State Dining Room, beginning shortly after 10 p.m. with the songs “Graceland” and “Slip Slidin’ Away.”
The former Simon & Garfunkel singer is said to be one of the First Lady’s favorites.
Just a few days ago, Sánchez and Bezos returned from a trip to Japan where they enjoyed seeing the sights and spending quality time with their blended family.
In images shared on Instagram, Sánchez gave fans a glimpse into their lavish trip, which included traditional painting, meditation and several family workout sessions.
She also shared a photo of the cherry blossoms.
“Japan, you stole our hearts 🌸,” she captioned the images. “Thank you, Japan, for the memories, the most beautiful sunrises and those inside jokes 🌀🤍〰️that will stay with us forever. We are already dreaming of coming back.
New York Post
