You could say the actors wardrobe was destined for the rolea form of pre-method dressing, if you will.

What makes a signature Patrick Bateman look?

His closet is timeless andexpensive-looking.

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This past year, Butler just so happened to embrace this exact approach to dressing.

Butlers take on suiting up isnt as strict as Bateman’s, but its just as dapper.

Imagine Butler on-screen in fresh-off-the-runwayThe RoworSaint Laurentit would be art imitating life.

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Or perhaps wardrobe will go a completely different route this time, and make Bateman more casual.

(yo, no!).

Below, more of Butlers best suiting moments from the year.

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