Friday the 13th: The New Black

What’s up with our superstitions? We have walking under ladders and the whole black cat thing. And then there’s Friday the 13th. No superstition gives us greater pause than our Friday the 13th thingamabob. We’re here to dispel the spell we’ve cast on ourselves regarding this. Because Julia Louis-Dreyfus (you know, Elaine from “Seinfeld”) was born on Friday the 13th. And so were Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. And Steve Buscemi. And Margaret Thatcher and Fidel Castro. And hey, they’ve all done stuff: Productive members of their communities, leaders, actors, all doing their thing, and born on Friday the 13th. So, don’t hide tomorrow. Go celebrate the day. Go purchase cool clothes.

Like Red Wing Shoes. And the Red Wing Insulated Work Boot is pretty much guaranteed to bring you good luck, no matter what day of the year. You’ll benefit from the highly durable steel toe that will protect you on the job or in a particularly stomping crowd. The full grain leather is waterproof, and there’s a layer of Thinsulate insulation, 400 grams’ worth, to keep you warm. It’s oil and slip resistant, great for wearing through the cold weather. And it looks absolutely terrific.

More good luck comes courtesy of Wrangler Jeans. Take on a pair of Wrangler Pro Rodeo Cowboy Cut Jeans. They wear these at the rodeo, in competition. You can wear them in town or all around the world, and there’s no competition in terms of comfort and style. The authentic five pockets. The Sanforized all-cotton denim. The classic waist. The straight leg. Available in Stonewash and Black.

And you’re always in luck in Dickies. Their workwear has been incredibly popular since 1922, and the Dickies Long Sleeve Work Shirt is a shining example of good taste. This shirt is utilitarian, practical, handsome and way comfortable. They’ve given you an ample fit around the shoulders and the length of the sleeves. There’s a longish tail that’ll keep tuckedd in. And the stain release finish repels unlucky stains while wicking perspiration from your body. Available in Charcoal, Black, Dark Brown, Dark Navy, Olive Green and Khaki.