Bubbles Costume
Grab your thick glasses and your favorite kitties for this look.
Bubbles is the beloved, cat-loving heart of Sunnyvale Trailer Park in the hit Canadian comedy series Trailer Park Boys. Fans choose this costume for its instant comedic recognition, high comfort, and hilarious prop potential. The signature look consists of incredibly thick-lensed glasses, a tucked-in western shirt, and a constant companion in the form of a stuffed cat.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $20–60
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What you need for a Bubbles costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Bubbles costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Thick-Lens Glasses
The defining feature of the costume: oversized, thick, round plastic glasses that distort the eyes.
DIY: Pop the lenses out of cheap round glasses and apply layers of clear hot glue or thick plastic wrap to mimic thick lenses.
Western Pearl Snap Shirt
A short-sleeved or long-sleeved western-style button-up shirt, often in plaid, stripes, or a faded solid color, with pearl snap buttons.
DIY: Use any thrifted plaid button-down shirt and tuck it tightly into your pants.
Khaki or Gray Work Pants
Standard, slightly worn-in khaki, gray, or brown work trousers pulled up high on the waist.
DIY: Any pair of tan or gray chinos pulled up slightly higher than usual with a belt.
Brown Leather Belt
A simple, utilitarian brown leather belt with a basic metal buckle.
Plush Cat Prop
A realistic stuffed toy cat to represent one of Bubbles' beloved kitties, like Vince the Pince or Shitrock.
DIY: Carry a toy cat you already own or print a picture of a cat and paste it to cardboard.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Bubbles costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the khaki or gray work trousers and pull them up slightly higher than your natural waistline.
- 2
Put on the western pearl snap shirt, button it all the way up, and tuck it tightly and neatly into the pants.
- 3
Secure the trousers with the brown leather belt.
- 4
Put on the thick-lens 'coke bottle' glasses, ensuring they sit snugly on your nose.
- 5
Style your hair in a messy, slightly greasy-looking parted style.
- 6
Tuck the plush cat under your arm and adopt Bubbles' signature wide-eyed, underbite expression.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in a flat, unwashed-looking side part. No makeup is needed, but practicing Bubbles' signature facial expression—thrusting your lower jaw forward into a slight underbite while widening your eyes behind the thick lenses—is essential.
Bubbles for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Ricky (wearing a houndstooth shirt) or Julian (holding a permanent rum and coke).
- group
- Form the ultimate Sunnyvale trio with Ricky and Julian, or add Mr. Lahey and Randy.
- kids
- A hilarious option for kids using oversized plastic glasses, a plaid shirt, and a favorite stuffed kitten.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting western shirts and classic-fit khakis offer a highly comfortable and forgiving fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress your cat in a tiny matching pair of wire-rimmed glasses to be the ultimate 'kitty' companion.
Tips
- Keep the glasses clean so you can see, as cheap novelty 'coke bottle' lenses can distort your vision significantly.
- Thrifting is your best friend for this costume; look for vintage western shirts and worn-in work pants.
- Carry a bubble blower or a small toy shopping cart as alternative props to keep the character alive all night.
Bubbles costume FAQ
- How do I make Bubbles' glasses?
- You can buy novelty 'coke bottle' glasses online, or make your own by taking round frames and layering clear epoxy, hot glue, or thick plastic sheets inside the rims.
- What kind of shirt does Bubbles wear?
- He wears vintage, short-sleeved western shirts with pearl snap buttons, usually in plaid, striped, or faded blue patterns.
- Can I wear this if I actually wear prescription glasses?
- Yes, you can buy oversized novelty glasses that fit over your regular frames, or use contacts under the costume glasses.
Did you know? The actor Mike Smith originally came up with the Bubbles character and his signature voice for a short film before Trailer Park Boys was even created, using a pair of thick glasses he bought at a estate sale for 50 cents.