'Homemade dress and braces!' Cindy Crawford shares sweet flashback picture of her awkward stage on Instagram

Cindy Crawford is well recognized as a timeless beauty.

But the 49-year-old supermodel revealed she went through an awkward stage with a vintage photo from her childhood on her Instagram account appropriately for Throwback Thursday.

The mother-of-two, who grew up in Dekalb, Illinois, posed alongside her sisters Danielle and Chris in the snap, which she captioned: 'Some home-made dresses and braces for #tbt!'

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Before stardom: Cindy Crawford shared a throwback photo from her childhood on her Instagram account on Thursday

Before stardom: Cindy Crawford shared a throwback photo from her childhood on her Instagram account on Thursday

Cindy was styled in a loose-fitting floral red dress complete with white collars and ribbon-like detailing.

Of course, Cindy went on to be a darling of the fashion industry. 

During her supermodel heyday, she regularly graced the covers of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and fronted campaigns for Versace, Escada and Revlon.  

Brace face: The 49-year-old supermodel also shared this vintage snap back in May 2013

Brace face: The 49-year-old supermodel also shared this vintage snap back in May 2013

This wasn't the first time fans have seen Cindy in braces.

In May 2013, she posted a brace face photo of herself yet again for Throwback Thursday.

'Backstage at a @Pepsi commercial where I get braces!' she captioned the photo.

Most recently, Cindy was spotted showcasing her svelte figure and supermodel poses for a sexy photo shoot in Malibu on Sunday.

As of late: Cindy took part in a glamorous photo shoot on a beach in Malibu on Sunday

As of late: Cindy took part in a glamorous photo shoot on a beach in Malibu on Sunday

Leggy lady: She cloaked her enviable figure in a shimmery metallic blanket while on set

Leggy lady: She cloaked her enviable figure in a shimmery metallic blanket while on set

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