Kylie Minogue’s Height and Heels: How the 5-Foot Pop Icon Masters the Art of Looking Taller

Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue, celebrated for her role as Charlene in Neighbours and her appearance in Street Fighter, stands at a petite 5 feet 0 inches (152.4 cm). She wears a size 5 (US) shoe.

Kylie Minogue radiates elegance in a lavender Ralph & Russo Spring 2019 asymmetrical one-shoulder silk dress, paired with metallic strappy heels, at the American Australian Association Arts Awards Dinner held at Skylight Modern on January 30, 2020, in New York City (Credit: Avalon / WENN)

This height, notably below the average for Australian women, adds a distinct charm to her public persona.

Kylie has playfully addressed her stature in various interviews, once stating in The New York Times, “They had to have the mannequins made really tiny — I’m 5 foot and a whisper.”

Signature Soles: Kylie Minogue’s Most Iconic Designer Heel Moments

Kylie Minogue’s footwear choices are as dazzling as her performances, seamlessly blending elegance, glamour, and daring style. Her favorite shoe designers include Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Dolce & Gabbana, Roger Vivier, and Ralph & Russo.

Kylie Minogue showcases her elegant pedicure in a pair of strappy metallic heels (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)

Over the years, she has graced red carpets and fashion events in some of the most exquisite designer heels, each complementing her petite stature with sophistication and flair:

Who could forget how she styled a striking Richard Nicoll face-print dress with Jimmy Choo heels or sequin-embellished snake thigh-high boots?

The Height Contrast: Kylie Minogue and Andres Velencoso

Kylie Minogue’s height of 5 feet 0 inches (152.4 cm) presents a striking contrast when she poses on the red carpet next to Andres Velencoso, who stands at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters).

They started dating around 2008 and were in a relationship for about five years before reportedly parting ways in 2013.

Kylie Minogue and Andrés Velencoso attend a red-carpet event together, with Kylie glowing in a flowing white gown featuring a plunging neckline and pleated skirt beside her sharply dressed partner in a classic black tuxedo (Credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock)

Petite celebrities have long mastered the art of dressing to appear taller — from choosing the right heel height to playing with proportions, silhouettes, and hem lengths. Below are a few helpful YNS guides and celebrity examples that reveal the secrets behind looking statuesque, no matter your height.

Fashion & Height Tricks for Petites

Towering Figures: Kylie Minogue and Dwayne Johnson

Kylie Minogue also appears petite when posing next to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, whose height is 6 feet 2 ½ inches (189.2 cm). He was slightly taller at his peak, standing at 6 feet 3 inches (190.5 cm).

Kylie Minogue poses with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the Hercules premiere, looking radiant in a delicate white lace dress paired with strappy silver high-heel sandals that added subtle height next to her towering co-star (Credit: Sara De Boer / Startraksphoto)

Her height has been a topic of lighthearted debate, as noted in a Smash Hits article where her sister Danni jokingly remarked that Kylie claims to be 5ft 1in, but is actually shorter.

“As far as my stature goes, I’m five foot one. There’s nothing of me. My problem is more so trying to keep weight on when I’m really busy and stressed,” Kylie admitted in an interview with AP.

From red carpets to casual city strolls, Kylie Minogue’s fashion choices never fail to capture attention — and her off-duty looks are just as striking as her glamorous appearances.

Kylie Minogue Turns Heads With Her Bold Footwear Choices in London Rain

Kylie Minogue sure likes to wear shoes with a whole lot of personality.

Kylie Minogue embraces the London rain with style in an all-neutral outfit, showcasing her flair for unique fashion choices on January 14, 2011 (Credit: WENN)

In October 2010, we saw the Australian pop singer sporting a pair of hairy “Palais Mohawk” pumps from YSL.

Stepping out in the rain, Kylie Minogue pairs her ensemble with eye-catching chain fringe booties and a chic Chanel Ice Cube purse (Credit: WENN)

Then, in January 2011, she was spotted wearing sleek and smooth black ankle boots featuring chain fringe details. Kylie’s fringe-detailed ankle boots are from Roberto Cavalli. Would you wear them?

Kylie Minogue turns heads in London, sporting a pair of statement-making, chain-embellished ankle boots from Roberto Cavalli

Kylie Minogue Revives ’90s Fashion: Dresses Over Pants Make a Comeback

Remember the slightly awkward ’90s trend of layering dresses over pants or jeans? We thought this trend would be shunned today, but a handful of women are still sporting the style.

Kylie Minogue steps out in Manhattan wearing a breezy printed silk chiffon dress layered over matching wide-leg pants from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring 2013 collection, styled with open-toe gold heels and a white clutch for a chic daytime look (Credit: TNYF / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

Kylie Minogue was spotted leaving her Manhattan hotel wearing a silk chiffon Roberto Cavalli-printed dress layered over silk pants from the same Italian fashion designer.

Fashion Revival: Kylie Minogue rocks a Roberto Cavalli dress over silk pants in NYC on June 18, 2013 (Credit: TNYF / Ivan Nikolov / WENN)

These pieces are from Roberto Cavalli’s Spring 2013 collection. The dress and the pants were also paired during the runway presentation.

Detailed view of Roberto Cavalli’s silk-printed trousers from the Spring 2013 collection

Kylie’s silk pants are partially peach-colored and feature abstract prints in neon and white down the sides and around the waist. The wide-leg pants have belt loops, front pleats, side pockets, buttoned slit pockets at the back, and hidden hook fastening.

Wear the dress separately if you want to showcase its beauty, but for those more daring, maybe you are willing to try out the dress-over-pants look, too?

Close-up of Roberto Cavalli’s luxe printed silk trousers priced at $1,385

Kylie Minogue has been engaged once but has never married. In February 2016, she announced her engagement to British actor Joshua Sasse; however, they ended their relationship in 2017 before tying the knot.

Despite several high-profile relationships, including with Jason Donovan, Michael Hutchence, Olivier Martinez, and Paul Solomons, Minogue has not walked down the aisle.

Timothy Omundson as King Richard, Kylie Minogue, and Joshua Sasse on the set of Galavant, where Kylie and Joshua’s on-screen chemistry blossomed into a real-life romance (Credit: ABC)

As one of the most stylish stars under five feet tall, Kylie Minogue continues to prove that confidence—and the right pair of heels—can make anyone stand tall. She’s in good company with other petite fashion icons who have mastered the art of elongating their frames through impeccable footwear choices.

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