Let’s call it the $200 billion squeeze. On the eve of what’s expected to be one of the year’s most extravagant weddings, Lauren Sanchez stepped into her Venice welcome dinner wearing a dress that screamed couture, money, and just a hint of discomfort. The metallic Schiaparelli gown (all floral embroidery and glinting gold corsetry) was stunning.
But observers couldn’t help but ask: can she even breathe in that thing?
Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos are officially tying the knot on June 27, but the celebration kicked off in full force on June 26 with a glitzy welcome dinner in Venice. The bride-to-be strutted (somewhat stiffly) in a strapless custom gown that cinched her waist to near-illusionist proportions. While the look was undoubtedly luxurious, it also looked downright painful: a fashion sacrifice fit for the woman marrying Amazon’s founder.
But Lauren Sanchez’s dress wasn’t the only thing drawing whispers. Her face, seemingly smoother than ever, lit up headlines and gossip circles alike.
As guests, including Kim Kardashian, descended upon the Italian city, social media was already ablaze with commentary on Sanchez’s ultra-snatched look. Not just her waistline but also her possibly surgically refined facial features.
Lauren Sanchez’s Corset is So Tight That Even Jeff Bezos Held Her Hand!
For someone about to marry into the Bezos billions, Sanchez appeared determined to embody couture ambition. The Schiaparelli dress shimmered with blue-green florals and a golden bustier so tightly cinched that Jeff Bezos was photographed offering her support, literally. In images taken as the couple walked to the event, the Amazon titan could be seen helping Sanchez navigate the cobbled streets, presumably because her movement was, well, compromised.
Fashion watchers online compared the look to Kardashian’s infamous 2024 Met Gala corset, which landed her on worst-dressed lists and possibly in a chiropractor’s office. “I would need to see her standing in it without leaning & waving before making any decision on it. The fabric looks a bit like my grandmother’s old sofa pillows though,” one user quipped on X (formerly Twitter).
Still, Lauren Sanchez beamed, waved, and posed. Discomfort be damned!
Boda Lauren y Jeff Bezos.
Lauren Sanchez con un elegante vestido Schiaparelli SS25 al salir de Aman Venice para el primer día de celebraciones . #bezoswedding pic.twitter.com/q9V7b0ncgm
— Eric Cartman (@Cartman_Freedom) June 27, 2025
The effort to look effortlessly glamorous was apparent, from her sleek ponytail and sparkling earrings to the kind of radiant, high-gloss skin that doesn’t typically come standard at 55.
And that brings us to her face, which some say looked more airbrushed than real life allows!
Unfiltered Face Photos Spark Plastic Surgery Chatter
While the dress got everyone talking, unfiltered paparazzi shots of Sanchez’s face triggered a different kind of buzz. Photos snapped during her pre-wedding stroll showed ultra-smooth skin, plumped lips, and a jawline sharp enough to cut glass. The difference between her face and her exposed arms was glaring. And not in the best way.
Sanchez’s look has evolved dramatically over the years, and this weekend, the contrast between her youthful face and her natural skin elsewhere only heightened suspicions of cosmetic enhancements. It’s not the first time she’s faced such speculation, but it might be the most public, with international media and A-listers flooding Venice for the big event.
Kardashians, Trumps, @OscardelaRenta @Schiaparelli @Roberto_Cavalli @IvankaTrump @KendallJenner @KimKardashian @khloekardashian @KrisJenner .. and more .. make an entrance at the @JeffBezos Lauren Sanchez wedding of the century! 👰♀️
In lieue of gifts The Bezos will be making a… https://t.co/U48YrM6KWR pic.twitter.com/rjnbeoRehx
— Live Your Luxury (@LiveYourLux) June 27, 2025
Given the months of prenup negotiations reportedly delaying the ceremony, the wedding weekend feels like a hard-earned moment. And does Sanchez want to mark the occasion with couture, contour, and a little controversy? So be it.
One thing’s for sure…she’ll probably feel a tremendous sense of relief when that corset finally comes off.
