Caitlyn Jenner looks leggy in printed mini dress as she battles the elements ahead of reunion with ex Kris to witness Kendall's Victoria's Secret debut

She was in the city to witness her second youngest daughter realise a career dream.

And Caitlyn Jenner looked to have picked up Kendall's supermodel strut as she was pictured striding around New York City in a dangerously high-hem dress ahead of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory on Tuesday.

However, her run wasn't quite so glamorous as the 20-year-old's as it was somewhat ruined by a spontaneous downpour.

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The calm before the storm: Caitlyn Jenner looked leggy in a printed mini dress as she battled the elements ahead of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on Tuesday

The calm before the storm: Caitlyn Jenner looked leggy in a printed mini dress as she battled the elements ahead of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on Tuesday

The former athlete hoped to turn heads as she stepped out in a blue printed dress which rested high on her thighs, exposing almost the full length of her legs.

Caitlyn, 66, further heightened her 6ft 1" frame with a pair of black suede heels which weren't the most practical option as she was caught in a blustery downpour en route back to her hotel after picking up coffee.

The parent-of-six warded off the chilly temperature with a long black wool coat which featured four buttons on the mid-section and, thanks to the unpredictable gusts of winds, opened up to reveal her stems.

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Putting in the practice: Caitlyn, 66, appeared to have picked up her daughter Kendall's runway walk as she strode around the city in a pair of black suede heels

Putting in the practice: Caitlyn, 66, appeared to have picked up her daughter Kendall's runway walk as she strode around the city in a pair of black suede heels

Not impressed: The former athlete didn't look too thrilled to be greeted by a downpour on exiting a coffee shop

Not impressed: The former athlete didn't look too thrilled to be greeted by a downpour on exiting a coffee shop

Caitlyn made it back to her hotel in one piece, albeit a little flustered but she emerged hours later dressed in her glad rags as she stepped out to the much-awaited VS lingerie showcase which she attended with ex-wife Kris Jenner.

The former married couple put any outstanding tension behind them to show their united support to their daughter Kendall who was making her debut.

They put on a friendly display as they were pictured catching up backstage, dressed in contrasting thigh-skimming ensembles. 

They weren't seated together however - Caitlyn sat with pals while Kris, 60, was joined in the audience by toyboy boyfriend Corey Gamble, who was celebrating his 35th birthday.

The former couple - who were married for almost 24 years - officially divorced in March, a month before Caitlyn came out as a transgender woman in an interview with Diane Sawyer and after months of speculation.

Proud parents: Kris and Caitlyn Jenner put their differences aside as they put on a friendly display for the sake of their daughter Kendall who made her Victoria's Secret debut at the annaul fashion show

Proud parents: Kris and Caitlyn Jenner put their differences aside as they put on a friendly display for the sake of their daughter Kendall who made her Victoria's Secret debut at the annaul fashion show

Steal Caitlyn's style in a sheer sleeve dress by Stella McCartney

Caitlyn and Kris Jenner turned the Victoria's Secret show into a family affair.

The proud parents were on hand to support their supermodel offspring Kendall, the newest VS angel on the block. And of course they scored front row seats! Kris looked devastatingly glamorous in a crystal embellished dress by Balmain, but Caitlyn's LBD totally stole the show.

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While Kendall was undoubtedly thrilled to have both parents witness her big moments, she recently revealed that they made her and her sister Kylie,18, take sides when they decided to end their marriage.

In a teaser for the new series of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, she said: 'Dad and mom put me and Kylie into choosing between them.'

And while Kris and Caitlyn exchanged pleasantries at the show, they've had quite the tumultuous year with the momager previously lashing out at her ex-husband, telling her to 'go f**k himself'.

She was furious with Caitlyn - who was born Bruce - after she accused her of bullying her during their 24 years of marriage in her first interview as a woman.

Giving peace a chance: The pair, who have endured a tumultuous year, posed up together for the cameras 

Giving peace a chance: The pair, who have endured a tumultuous year, posed up together for the cameras 

Hugging it out: Caitlyn embraced the matriarch while her toyboy boyfriend Corey Gamble relaxed in the audience 

Hugging it out: Caitlyn embraced the matriarch while her toyboy boyfriend Corey Gamble relaxed in the audience 

In good spirits: The former married couple were all smiles despite trading barbs through the media and on television 

In good spirits: The former married couple were all smiles despite trading barbs through the media and on television 

A lot to catch up on: Kendall revealed that she felt her parents had made her and Kylie take sides following their split, but they managed a united front at the event

A lot to catch up on: Kendall revealed that she felt her parents had made her and Kylie take sides following their split, but they managed a united front at the event

Time to take a seat... away from Kris: Caitlyn didn't sit next to her ex once the show got under way

Time to take a seat... away from Kris: Caitlyn didn't sit next to her ex once the show got under way

Kendall banned her famous siblings from attending the annual lingerie spectacular.

While preparing for the big event backstage, Kendall admitted to New York Daily News: 'I told them all to stay away.'

The reality star explained that having sisters Kim, Khloe and Kourtney - and presumably Kylie - there on the day would just be too much to handle. 

That's our girl: Kendall, 20, walked in her first ever Victoria's Secret show on Tuesday and appeared to love every minute of it

That's our girl: Kendall, 20, walked in her first ever Victoria's Secret show on Tuesday and appeared to love every minute of it

Working it: The young reality star looked in her element as she strutted down the runway

Working it: The young reality star looked in her element as she strutted down the runway

No nerves here: Kendall gave a grin as she strutted out in her underwear to cheers from the celebrity-packed audience
No nerves here: Kendall gave a grin as she strutted out in her underwear to cheers from the celebrity-packed audience

No nerves here: Kendall gave a grin as she strutted out in her underwear to cheers from the celebrity-packed audience

Blue belle: Kendall proved her model credentials as she sashayed down the runway in a pale blue diamante number
Blue belle: Kendall proved her model credentials as she sashayed down the runway in a pale blue diamante number

Blue belle: Kendall proved her model credentials as she sashayed down the runway in a pale blue diamante number

Show-stopper: She appeared on the runway while The Weeknd performed

Show-stopper: She appeared on the runway while The Weeknd performed

Picture perfect: Under the tutelage of big sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe, the model is a natural poser
Picture perfect: Under the tutelage of big sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe, the model is a natural poser

Picture perfect: Under the tutelage of big sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloe, the model has grown up to be a natural poser

'It was too much pressure and I was like, "mom and dad are good enough". I just need the pressure off. There's enough pressure as it is.'

Kendall was pictured backstage at the Lexington Armory in New York on Tuesday wearing a silky satin pink robe as she had her hair and make-up perfected.

She found out just last week that she had scooped one of the coveted spots in the show. 

Prime position: Caitlyn crossed her legs in a demure fashion while perched on the front row

Prime position: Caitlyn crossed her legs in a demure fashion while perched on the front row

Up front: Caitlyn's daughter Kylie was not seen at the even but her boyfriend Tyga sat front row with Nick Cannon and Adrian Grenier

Up front: Caitlyn's daughter Kylie was not seen at the even but her boyfriend Tyga sat front row with Nick Cannon and Adrian Grenier

Bite to eat: The TV star was spotted out at Tao restaurant after the big event

Bite to eat: The TV star was spotted out at Tao restaurant after the big event

Not ideal: The former Olympian athlete stepped out into the cold and rain after the show

Not ideal: The former Olympian athlete stepped out into the cold and rain after the show

Someone to lean on: The KUWTK star kept a firm grip on the arm of a member of staff as she carefully navigated some wet steps

Someone to lean on: The KUWTK star kept a firm grip on the arm of a member of staff as she carefully navigated some wet steps

Woah: The star had a little fright when a gust of wind blew her hair into her face

Woah: The star had a little fright when a gust of wind blew her hair into her face

The 5ft 10in beauty got to walk alongside her best friend Gigi Hadid who announced she'd made the cut just five days before Kendall. 

The 20-year-old's famous mother Yolanda Foster was also cheering in the audience. 

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star told DailyMail.com at the event: 'Gigi was born an Angel.'

The butterfly effect: Kendall's best friend Gigi Hadid also made her debut at this year's lingerie showcase

The butterfly effect: Kendall's best friend Gigi Hadid also made her debut at this year's lingerie showcase

Another A-list parent: Gigi's mother Yolanda Foster attended with her son Anwar Hadid

Another A-list parent: Gigi's mother Yolanda Foster attended with her son Anwar Hadid

She was able to make the event - accompanied by her son Anwar - despite ongoing health troubles with Lyme disease. She said she was 'tired' but still so proud - and very emotional.

She told DailyMail.com: 'I brought a tissue with me.'

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show will air on CBS on Tuesday, December 8 at 10/9c. 

Ready for her close-up: Kendall tapped away on her phone as she had her make-up done and nails filed before the show

Ready for her close-up: Kendall tapped away on her phone as she had her make-up done and nails filed before the show

Halfway there: The star took photos once her make-up was done, while her hair was not quite ready

Halfway there: The star took photos once her make-up was done, while her hair was not quite ready

Curly girls: Gigi and Kendall also hung out and posed for some photos while their hair was in rollers

Curly girls: Gigi and Kendall also hung out and posed for some photos while their hair was in rollers

Best friends backstage: The 20-year-old was seen hanging out with best pal Gigi

Best friends backstage: The 20-year-old was seen hanging out with best pal Gigi

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