Off-duty Dakota Fanning teases a glimpse of her toned midriff in a tiny crop top and cute dungarees as she runs errands in NYC

She's certainly a fan of the off-duty look.

And, once again, Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning proved less can be more as she stepped out in New York City on Tuesday.

The former child actress, who is now 21, flaunted her figure across Manhattan's East Village in a suitably trendy ensemble.

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Casual: Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning proved less can be more as she stepped out in NYC on Tuesday

Casual: Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning proved less can be more as she stepped out in NYC on Tuesday

Sporting a skin-tight pair of denim dungarees, the screen star wore a slinky vest top which offered onlookers a glimpse of her midriff.

Capping the look with white trainers and a pair of fashionable round-lens sunglasses.  

Going make-up free for the occasion, she momentarily scraped her hair up away from her face to reveal a clean, fresh-faced complexion.

Off-duty: Sporting a skin-tight pair of denim dungarees, the screen star wore a slinky vest top which offered onlookers a glimpse of her midriff

Off-duty: Sporting a skin-tight pair of denim dungarees, the screen star wore a slinky vest top which offered onlookers a glimpse of her midriff

Keeping a watchful eye on her mobile phone, the popular performer was clearly enjoying some down-time away from work.

The SAG Award-winning actress is currently filming upcoming action-thriller film, 'Brimstone' which she co-stars in with Kit Harington and Guy Pearce.

Dakota gained popularity after her breakthrough performance as Lucy in 'I Am Sam,' where she was awarded Best Young Performer by the Broadcast Film Critics Association in 2001.

In demand: The SAG Award-winning actress is currently filming upcoming action-thriller film, 'Brimstone' which she co-stars in with Kit Harington and Guy Pearce

In demand: The SAG Award-winning actress is currently filming upcoming action-thriller film, 'Brimstone' which she co-stars in with Kit Harington and Guy Pearce

The latest sighting comes just days after she uploaded a selection of pictures to Instagram - one showing her looking sexy in satin hotpants, while another saw her presented with an elaborate cake.

Fellow former child star, Kirsten Dunst, recently did an interview with Town&Country where she praised the blonde for avoiding many of the pitfalls suffered by other child actors have fallen into.

'I know some young actresses who are better at it,' she explained. 'Dakota Fanning reminds me a lot of myself, but she's wiser than I was at her age.' 

Sweet! The latest sighting comes just days after she uploaded a selection of pictures to Instagram - one showing her looking sexy in satin hotpants, while another saw her presented with an elaborate cake

Sweet! The latest sighting comes just days after she uploaded a selection of pictures to Instagram - one showing her looking sexy in satin hotpants, while another saw her presented with an elaborate cake

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