Sánchez drew attention in the sheer, figure-hugging gown by Rasario
chose a gown that bucked tradition for White House state dinners.
The 54-year-old journalist and philanthropist stepped out with fiancé , 60, for a state dinner honoring Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko. For the affair on Wednesday, April 10, Sánchez wore a revealing red corset gown that stood out among the conservatively dressed crowd. (The White House did not respond to a request for comment on dress codes but typical state dinner dress code is black tie.)
The $2,300 dress features an off-the-shoulder neckline and structured corset bodice with sheer lace at the abdomen.
Sánchez accessorized the figure-hugging ensemble with metallic open-toe heels, a silver clutch purse and diamond earrings.
Her dark, shoulder-length hair was styled straight and sleek and she sported a smoky eye and glossy nude lip.
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On Instagram Stories, Sánchez shared a behind-the-scenes photo of her glam process for the event, which was hosted by and .
“Can’t wait to show you the final look,” she wrote over a photo of her seated in a chair getting her hair and makeup done.
She also shared some photos from the evening on her Instagram carousel. In the post, Sánchez poses for the camera on a brick walkway surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers. The final photo in the carousel shows the journalist digging into a slice of pizza post-event.
“How it started …how it ended,” she captioned the post. “Such a beautiful evening in DC. Can’t wait to show you more tomorrow.”
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The event, which was themed “a celebration of spring” according to , featured an East-West menu and was attended by a slew of other stars including Apple CEO Tim Cook and VP Lisa Jackson and actor and his girlfriend .
Sánchez’s racy red gown is a departure from the traditional attire typically seen at state dinners — but the look was in line with her usual style. She and Bezos, who have been together for more than four years and got , attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2024, where Sánchez also opted for red. She stunned in a sheer, with a ruffled sheer train and voluminous sleeves.
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