Kylie Minogue’s Chanel pencil skirt outfit is a monochrome masterclass - and we’ve found an affordable take on her toe cap shoes
She relied on a subtle hack to stop her monochrome look from feeling too stark
Kylie Minogue attended the Chanel Cruise 2026/27 runway show in Sydney, Australia last week, wearing head-to-toe Chanel (of course!). She looked incredibly chic, and her black and white ensemble offered a masterclass in how to wear monochrome outfits without looking severe.
Sticking to a simple colour palette, she wore an ivory cardigan and paired it with a midi pencil skirt in a slightly lighter white shade. When it came to accessories, she wore a host of iconic Chanel pieces, including the brand’s two-toned pumps and the label's multi-strand leather and gold chain belt slung around her waist.
She finished the ensemble with one of the best designer handbags currently out there: the much sought-after Chanel 25 mini handbag.
As well as looking perfectly sophisticated with their two-tone finish, these heels boast a host of comfort-enhancing tech, including arch support, extra forefoot padding, anti-slip outsoles and honeycomb-cushioned insoles. They're a fantastic designer lookalike for Kylie's heels.
A statement belt is a handy accessory to have ready to go, especially when it comes to styling monochrome and block colour. Sitting at the waist or hips, it can break up too much simplicity and also enhance the silhouette.
The gold-toned hardware accenting the drawstring silhouette of this bag offers a great way to introduce tactile interest and contrast into monochrome outfits without pulling in too much colour.
Made from pure merino wool for a soft and lightweight feel, this cardigan is a layering piece you can wear buttoned or unbuttoned for versatile styling in cool weather.
This midi skirt is simplicity at its best, with its fitted, calf-length cut and heavy jersey fabric making it a basic piece you can style up or down, whatever the occasion.
This timeless cardigan is cut in one of the easiest shapes to style, with a straight fit that's 'not too tight' and so can be layered or worn alone.
If you try out a monochrome colour palette, which is one of the easiest and most amazing colour combinations loved by stylists to pull off, but you find its contrast too harsh, Kylie’s tip of pairing white and cream is a great one to fall back on.
While her white skirt acts as a cool and clean base around which to highlight black accents, the cream of her knit carries a warm undertone which grounds that brightness for a softer finish.
The texture of her knit further highlights this complementary pairing. While we might relegate even the best cashmere sweaters and best wool jumpers to strictly daytime wear, knitwear can really hold its weight in capsule wardrobes. And Kylie proves that cardigans in particular can transition to work effortlessly for more sophisticated evening attire and date night outfits, if styled alongside sleeker pieces like her pencil skirt.
