Ricky’s wardrobe in Trailer Park Boys relies on an oddly specific collision of thrift-store leisurewear and athletic gear. He spends almost the entire series wearing variations of the same handful of shirts, paired with dark track pants and low-profile sneakers, looking like someone who rolled out of a beat-up sedan ready to argue with property management.
Because nearly everything he wears is everyday apparel, putting this outfit together is largely an exercise in sourcing the right patterns and cuts rather than tailoring heavy garments from scratch. The silhouette is loose, slightly disheveled, and built around a few unmistakable visual anchors.
The Houndstooth Button-Up
Ricky wears several shirts across the show’s run, but the short-sleeve black-and-white houndstooth button-up is by far his most defining piece. The pattern itself is bold and medium-scale, with jagged geometric checks rather than a tiny, subtle micro-print that blurs into gray from a distance.
Fit matters quite a bit here. Ricky does not wear slim-cut or tailored shirts; his button-ups sit boxy, with wide short sleeves that hit near the elbows and an open, relaxed camp-style collar. Leave the top two or three buttons undone so the neckline stays loose and open. If you are hunting through thrift racks or ordering an off-the-rack shirt, sizing up helps replicate that slouchy, boxy drape.
Track Pants and Sneakers
On his lower half, Ricky almost exclusively wears lightweight black athletic track pants with vertical white stripes running down the outer seams. Straight-leg or slightly relaxed warm-up pants with an elastic waistband work best. Stay away from modern tapered joggers that cinch tightly around the ankles, since the cuffs should hang freely and rest right over the tops of your shoes.
For footwear, black and white low-top sneakers complete the lower half. A classic pair of Adidas Sambas or similar low-profile leather athletic shoes with white stripes against black leather fits his usual screen appearance. The shoes should look broken-in rather than box-fresh, matching the worn-down utility of the rest of his gear.
Hair and Facial Hair
Ricky’s grooming is just as distinctive as his shirt. His hairstyle combines elements of a pompadour and a short mullet, with heavy volume swept up and back along the top and crown while the back stays slightly longer and unkempt. A strong-hold matte pomade or texturizing paste combed upward and back gives the hair height without turning it into a stiff, shiny helmet.
His facial hair follows a sharp, geometric outline: sideburns that drop straight down into wide mutton chops, connecting across the jawline to a trimmed chin beard and mustache, while leaving the soul patch and lower lip area distinct. If you cannot grow the full pattern naturally, a dark eyebrow pencil or stipple sponge paired with theatrical adhesive can define the edges cleanly along your jaw.
Jewelry and Props
Two small additions finish the character silhouette: a thick gold chain necklace and a cigarette. Ricky wears a heavy, noticeable link chain that hangs low enough on his chest to show through his unbuttoned collar. It should have noticeable visual weight rather than a delicate, thin chain profile.
A prop cigarette—either an unlit real one or a fake puff cigarette with an ember tip—can be held between your fingers or tucked behind an ear. Carrying an unlit prop is also practical for conventions and parties where open flames or real smoking indoors are prohibited.
