Dakota Fanning quickly went from America’s sweetheart to America’s most fashionable teenage starlet seemingly overnight.
One look at the now 18-year-old Dakota, and it is hard to envision her as the little girl curled up on David Letterman’s TV couch and working red carpets like a seasoned pro in 2002.
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The latest issue of Wonderland Magazine was a snap back to reality, as it featured Dakota on the cover for the story titled “Portrait of a Lady,” something that embodies the actress’ essence and reiterates the fact that the child-star is no longer a child.
The cover shoot features Dakota in a prim and proper get-up consisting of a pom-pom embellished hat, a button up shirt and a small mouse climbing out of her headgear.
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The darling photo prompted us to rub our eyes and take a step back to look at the style evolution of Dakota Fanning, after all, she has been working red carpets as long as she knew how to walk.
Take a look at Dakota’s looks from now to then in the gallery above.
