All Eyes on Chrissy Teigen’s Aquazzura Crystal Sandals and Sheer Lilac Gown at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Chrissy Teigen is known for a “more is more” approach to red-carpet glamour, a philosophy she brought to the Washington Hilton in April 2023 for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Accompanied by her husband, John Legend, the Cravings founder leaned into sheer textures and high-wattage sparkle, anchored by a pair of standout statement sandals.

She paired a lilac, crystal-embellished Georges Hobeika Spring 2022 couture gown with the Aquazzura “Moonwalk” sandals. The dress’s daring hip-high slit served as the perfect frame for her footwear, ensuring the intricate ankle detailing of her stilettos remained the focal point of the ensemble.

Chrissy Teigen showcases her legs in a Georges Hobeika sheer ruffled gown and Aquazzura heels as she poses alongside her husband, John Legend, at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2023 (Credit: Julia Nikhinson / CNP / Startraksphoto)

The revealing front cut also allowed the Cravings founder to show off her feet in the Aquazzura “Moonwalk” sandals.

💎 Other Celebrities Who Love Aquazzura

Chrissy Teigen isn’t the only celebrity captivated by Aquazzura’s signature blend of elegance and comfort. From red-carpet moments to gala appearances, these stars have also stepped out in the brand’s most dazzling heels.

Her light-catching “Moonwalk” stilettos from the popular footwear brand are made from metallic silver-tone calf leather. They feature dangling crystal embellishments around the ankles, tie-fastenings, and 4.7-inch heels.

The Aquazzura Moonwalk sandals are defined by the crystals dangling around the tie-fastening ankle straps

Chrissy Teigen Completes Her Glamorous Look With Diamond Jewelry and Signature Beauty

To add sparkle to the already dazzling look, the mom-of-three carried a complementary crystal box clutch and wore diamond jewelry.

She wore Mindi Mond New York 16.5ct Diamond 18K chandelier earrings and a selection of rings by Rahaminov Diamonds.

Beauty-wise, Chrissy went with her signature makeup look, highlighting her eyes with mascara, adding a sweep of heavy blush, and applying neutral-colored lipstick. She then styled her shoulder-length honey-colored hair in loose waves, with one side tucked behind her ear.

Chrissy Teigen glams up with mascara and neutral lip gloss and styles her hair in beachy waves (Credit: Julia Nikhinson / CNP / Startraksphoto)

Meanwhile, her Grammy-winning husband, John Legend, opted for a classic black tux with a crisp white shirt, a black bow tie, and black oxfords.

Chrissy Teigen glows in a lilac Georges Hobeika gown with a daring slit, styled with crystal-embellished Aquazzura sandals, while her husband, Grammy winner John Legend, complements her elegance in a classic black tuxedo, crisp white shirt, and bow tie (Credit: Julia Nikhinson / CNP / Startraksphoto)

Representative Disses Chrissy Teigen’s Leg-Baring Gown

While there is no dress code for the White House, Representative George Santos did not hold back when he shared his thoughts on the red-carpet outfits at the recent White House event.

“The racks at Kohl’s & Macy’s have to be empty after the amount of off-the-rack dresses I’ve seen so far from last night. “But before we dive into the rack gowns … What in the world was Chrissy Teigen wearing?”

Rep. George Santos tweeted, “The racks at Kohl’s & Macy’s have to be empty after the amount of off-the-rack dresses I’ve seen so far from last night. But before we dive into the rack gowns… What in the world was Chrissy Teigen wearing?”

Known to speak her mind, Teigen quoted Santos’ tweet and quickly hit back at New York’s 3rd Congressional District representative.

“I’m all for some good shit talking, but this is a legitimately great dress,” she wrote along with a clip of her and Legend posing on the red carpet.

What Fans Are Saying About Teigen’s White House Outfit

Fans and critics of Chrissy Teigen’s outfit gave it mixed reviews. Some praised her bold style, while others dissed the revealing ensemble.

One came to her defense, saying, “Not only is that dress amazing and highlights the right features, but I’m guessing a lot of women at the WHCD do shop at Kohl’s and Macy’s. Many of them are regular journalists, not celebrity invites or the small percentage of nationally syndicated news anchors.”

“It’s completely unsurprising that @Santos4Congress has no taste whatsoever,” another commented. On the other hand, one commenter compared the gown to “toilet paper stuck to a sparkly shoe.”

💫 Explore More of Chrissy Teigen’s Fashion and Shoe Style

As Chrissy Teigen continues to command attention with her fearless red-carpet choices and love of statement heels, it’s clear her style evolution warrants closer attention. Below, explore some of her most memorable fashion and footwear moments featured on Your Next Shoes.