DRESSING FOR SUCCESS; BEAR, STEARNS EMPLOYEES SHOPPING AT BROOKS BROTHERS SOUND OFF ABOUT THEIR IMPENDING DRESS CODE AND HOW THEY PLAN TO SPRUCE UP THEIR BUSINESS-CASUAL WARDROBES.(Brief Article)

Daily News Record, September, 2002

Corey Benjamin, 23

"I'm wearing a suit because I had a client meeting today, but I've never had to wear one consistently. Usually I'd be all for dressing, but in tough economic times having to go out and buy a wardrobe of suits is hard. I guess I'll do what most guys my age would do, which is to buy three or four good suits and alternate my look with a lot of new shirts and ties."

Mark Prisco, 28

"I'm pretty neutral about the new dress code. I've worn suits before in previous jobs and I actually prefer that to casual because it's simple to dress each morning. Besides, people who are entrusted with investing money should probably wear suits anyway."

Mike Kelman, 26

"I wasn't initially pleased with the announcement...