Lauren Sanchez Bezos reportedly faced a lot of backlash for her look at the second inauguration of President Donald Trump. The look allegedly sparked quite the controversy. In an exclusive recent interview with The New York Times, the former journalist and philanthropist defended the controversial look, which featured a white pantsuit from Alexander McQueen.
Lauren Sanchez said she thought she dressed ‘conservatively’
Lauren Sanchez Bezos went on to reveal that she thought she had dressed “conservatively” for President Donald Trump’s second inauguration on Monday, January 20, 2025. The philanthropist donned a white Alexander McQueen pantsuit. She was there with her then-fiancé and now-husband, Jeff Bezos. As reported by The New York Times, the former journalist had to remove her coat when the President’s event moved indoors all of a sudden.
As Lauren Sanchez Bezos’ blazer opened, it was reportedly revealed that she was wearing a white lace bra underneath the blazer. Many photos from the event allegedly captured the philanthropist’s lace bra with a blazer look. The look reportedly received a lot of backlash. Her outfit further included a matching pair of white trousers. When it came to makeup, the former journalist opted for a dark eye look and a nude pink lip.
During the interview with the magazine, while addressing the controversy surrounding her look, Lauren Sanchez Bezos said, “I was super proud of myself.” The former journalist further expressed, “I get it.” She then added, “No lace at the White House. Noted.”
In the meantime, during the interview, Lauren Sanchez Bezos also spoke about the criticism regarding her outfits and appearance. Per the news outlet, the philanthropist argued that this criticism “feels rooted in racial stereotypes.” The former journalist explained, “It’s the shape of my body.” She continued, “Is someone going to give me a gunnysack and ask me to put a belt on it and cinch it?” “I’m Latin. I’m Latin. I’m Latin,” she then emphasized.
