Superman (2025) is the first time where i could (slightly) understand how the Clark Kent disguise would work
it wasn’t *just* that he wore glasses. like he did - and they did change his face slightly, which definitely helps. but there was more to it than just the glasses, i appreciate that
for example, he also upped his suit size by one. it helped make him look scrawnier than he truly is. it have the illusion that he doesn’t fill out a suit, that he isn’t muscular - isn’t broad even though he’s tall
but the thing that really sold it for me? his hair. Clark Kent had completely curly hair. it was a little bit messy, unruly even. Superman’s hair was gelled back, with only a swooping curl in the front. it’s a complete change in style - one that i find arguably more effective than the glasses to me
oh - and his posture and expressions are kind of different! Superman’s smile is kind of iconic, and he’s more extraverted in his posture. while Clark Kent was able to banter and joke, he was more caved in on himself. he was a little more nervous feeling, his expressions not as reassuringly happy at all times in public like Superman. he wasn’t as determined, the lines in his face softer and more worried than he looks as Superman
anyway - i like, never actually got how the ‘glasses’ disguise worked. now, after Superman (2025), i actually do get it. i don’t know the comics very well and that may have also been part of the issue - but like, it feels like the actor really did make a clear difference between Superman and Clark Kent. enough that even i, hero disguise hater, can get how his worked