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For years, banker bros have worn a recognizable outfit that's escaped high-profile public scrutiny.

Until now.

In September, an Instagram account was launched to track the "Midtown Uniform," defined as a button-down Oxford shirt, dress slacks, and, perhaps most crucially, a vest.

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Having adopted the handle@midtownuniform, the account serves as a vigilante of sorts, holding finance guys and other similarly attired professionals responsible for their alleged crimes against fashion.

Elsewhere in finance news,

In deal news, investors are angry with Botox-maker Allergan, and they're trying to get an activist involved to shake it up.

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  • America is staring down a debt crisis — and there's one place to look for early signs of trouble
  • BlackRock's $1.8 trillion bond chief weighs in on the "story of the year" in markets — and explains why it's going to create huge opportunities for investors
  • Bank of America nailed the dollar's comeback — and now recommends 6 ways to figure out what happens next

And in tech news:

  • Amazon's operating income nearly hit $2 billion in Q1 — almost double what Wall Street expected
  • After Twitter's standout earnings report, Wall Street is ready to give it another chance
  • Facebook may look bulletproof, but it's bracing investors for bad news

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