Is Elle Fanning Outshining Her Older Sister Dakota?

The Fanning sisters are known for their roles in blockbuster films, porcelain skin, and most recently their sense of style.  However, Elle Fanning at only 13 years old seems to be surpassing her older sister Dakota, well, at least fashion-wise.  Dakota, now 17, had a few awkward years and has only recently began to develop her own sense of style.  Remember the controversial Marc Jacobs ad campaign with Dakota at age 13?  She looked like a little girl playing dress-up (see photo below).  It's not a surprise that Jacobs had to specially make the clothes in her size for that shoot.  Even so, he used Elle for his recent Marc by Marc Jacobs ad campaign.  Although Elle still looks very young, she seems much more sophisticated and mature than Dakota did at that same age.  With the release of "Super 8," Elle has definitely received a lot of attention and major fashion spreads.  I don't see Elle's status as a fashion world darling going away any time soon.  She may even become a bigger star than Dakota.  Who knew?

Dakota and Elle Fanning in Vogue August 2011 and at the "Uptown Girls" premiere in 2003

Dakota Fanning in Marie Clare August 2010, Tenn Vogue Dec 2009 (age 15), Marc Jacobs Lola Ad Campaign 2011 (age 17), and Marc Jacobs Spring 2007 Ad Campaign (age 13)

Elle Fanning in Love Magazine Fall/Winter 2011, Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 Ad Campaign, Marie Clare July 2011, Black Book Magazine June/July 2011, and Interview Magazine Dec/Jan 2010/2011 (all age 13)