Elle Fanning steps out for an NYC stroll with her director and rumored ...

She's thought to be dating director Max Minghella, who she is working with in her new musical drama movie Teen Spirit.

And Elle Fanning was enjoying a night out in New York City on Friday with her rumoured beau, looking stylish in a baby blue coat and jeans.

The 21-year-old star looked cool and casual for her night out as she strolled along beside Max, who was rocking a coordinating shade of blue.

Stepping out: Elle Fanning was enjoying a night out in New York City on Friday with her rumoured beau Max Minghella, looking stylish in a baby blue coat and jeans

Stepping out: Elle Fanning was enjoying a night out in New York City on Friday with her rumoured beau Max Minghella, looking stylish in a baby blue coat and jeans

Elle dressed down her pastel coat with a pair of jeans and a smart shirt, carrying her essentials in a black leather cross-body bag.

She completed her look with a cute pair of chunky Gucci shoes and wore minimal make-up for her outing.

The pair appeared to be heading out on a dinner date together, cutting casual figures for their outing. 

Stylish: Elle dressed down her pastel coat with a pair of jeans and a smart shirt, carrying her essentials in a black leather cross-body bag

Chic: She completed her look with a cute pair of chunky Gucci shoes and wore minimal make-up for her outing

Stylish: Elle dressed down her pastel coat with a pair of jeans and a smart shirt, carrying her essentials in a black leather cross-body bag

Low-key: The pair appeared to be heading out on a dinner date together, cutting casual figures for their outing

Low-key: The pair appeared to be heading out on a dinner date together, cutting casual figures for their outing

Keeping coy: Elle and Max have yet to address the reports they have started dating

Keeping coy: Elle and Max have yet to address the reports they have started dating 

Earlier in the day, the pair were seen rocking different looks as they headed out for a walk.

The actress threw a large blue blazer over a powder pink turtleneck, slinging on a black handbag and pulling her shades up over her head.

Tucking her blonde hair behind her ears, she slipped into an oversize pair of faded jeans and rounded

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