Ricky from Trailer Park Boys Costume
Channel Sunnyvale's finest with houndstooth, track pants, and signature pompadour hair.
Ricky from Trailer Park Boys is a beloved comedy icon known for his hilarious malapropisms, chaotic schemes, and instantly recognizable style. Dressing as Ricky is a popular choice for comedy fans because his look is incredibly comfortable, easy to recognize, and fun to portray. The core of the outfit consists of a short-sleeve black-and-white houndstooth button-down shirt, black track pants, and his signature tall pompadour hairstyle.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~15 min
- Budget
- $30–75
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What you need for a Ricky from Trailer Park Boys costume
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Houndstooth Short-Sleeve Shirt
A black-and-white houndstooth patterned button-down shirt with short sleeves, worn slightly open.
Black Track Pants
Black athletic warm-up pants featuring three vertical white stripes down the sides.
DIY: Use black sweatpants and fabric paint or white tape to add stripes down the sides.
White Sneakers
Classic low-top white sneakers, preferably with black stripes like Adidas Sambas.
Fake Cigarette
A prop cigarette to tuck behind your ear or hold in your hand.
DIY: Roll up a small piece of white paper and color one end orange-brown with a marker.
Gold Chain Necklace
A simple, thin gold-colored chain necklace worn under the open collar.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black track pants and secure them comfortably at the waist.
- 2
Put on the short-sleeve houndstooth shirt, leaving the top two or three buttons undone.
- 3
Slip on the thin gold chain necklace so it is visible in the open collar of the shirt.
- 4
Lace up your white classic sneakers.
- 5
Style your hair into a tall, slicked-back pompadour with heavy-hold gel or pomade.
- 6
Tuck a prop cigarette behind your right ear to complete the classic Sunnyvale look.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair into a tall, voluminous pompadour with shaved or short sides, using strong-hold pomade or gel. If you have facial hair, style it into a thick, slightly unkempt goatee and mustache.
Ricky from Trailer Park Boys for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Julian wearing a tight black t-shirt, dark jeans, and holding a plastic tumbler glass filled with a dark beverage.
- group
- Form the ultimate trio with Julian in a black tee and Bubbles wearing thick-rimmed glasses and a plaid shirt.
- kids
- A miniature version featuring a small houndstooth shirt and tiny black track pants.
- Plus size
- The loose fit of the track pants and short-sleeve button-down makes this costume highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
Tips
- Keep a few hilarious 'Rickyisms' (like 'worst case Ontario' or 'get two birds stoned at once') ready to quote throughout the night.
- For a more authentic, worn-in trailer park look, don't worry about ironing the shirt; a few wrinkles fit the character perfectly.
- Carry a clean, empty clear plastic cup or a prop bag of chips as extra character-accurate accessories.
Ricky from Trailer Park Boys costume FAQ
- What kind of shirt does Ricky wear in Trailer Park Boys?
- Ricky famously wears a short-sleeve, button-down shirt with a bold black-and-white houndstooth pattern.
- How do I style my hair like Ricky?
- Use a blow dryer and a round brush to lift the front of your hair upward and backward, then lock it in place with a generous amount of strong-hold pomade or hairspray to create a tall pompadour.
- What are the key props for a Ricky costume?
- The essential props are a fake cigarette tucked behind the ear, a thin gold chain necklace, and optionally a prop bag of chips or a plastic cup.
Did you know? Ricky's iconic houndstooth shirt became so synonymous with the character that official replica shirts were produced to meet the high demand from fans dressing up for Halloween and conventions.