Ben Affleck as Batman? 5 Reasons We Approve

benaffleck_batmanHoly Good Will Hunting! Ben Affleck as Batman? Can it be true the suave husband of Jennifer Garner is going to be the one driving the much coveted Bat Mobile? Reports that Affleck will face off against our favorite Man of Steel in the next installment of the superhero franchise have left some speechless.

But at Knot Standard we’ve noticed Affleck’s evolving sartorial sense and affinity for custom tailored suits and can definitely picture him as billionaire Bruce Wayne.

Here’s 5 reasons we approve of Affleck as the next Batman.

  1. Once known more for his playboy style than as superhero material, Affleck knows what works. He regularly wears dapper two button jackets with flap pockets and peak lapels that suit his wide shoulders and Ivy League looks.
  2. He’s not a banker. He’s not a lawyer. He’s an actor. But Affleck’s penchant for dark grey and navy suits always convey a crisp, strong and serious look.
  3. Post Jenny from the block, Affleck has swapped the Mallrats style for sophisticated, bespoke tailoring to match his maturity.
  4. He commits to his style. Affleck always goes pocket squareless (scandalous!). While we don’t agree with this decision, we respect the personal choice that went into it.
  5. Closer to Clooney than Bale, Affleck would look great in our classic Steel Blue Nailshead suit. Check it out to see what we mean.

Rumor has it that this new film might be hero vs. hero. Will Ben square off with another fashionable star previously featured on the Knot Standard blog? Also, Matt Damon has to be Robin, right?affleckdamon

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