Rick Grimes Outfit: How to Dress Like Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead

What is the Rick Grimes outfit? It is a tan sheriff's deputy shirt, dark brown trousers, brown boots and a brown belt. Rick Grimes is the lead of The Walking Dead, played by Andrew Lincoln, and he starts the series as a sheriff's deputy (Wikipedia). The Rick Grimes costume is the easiest Walking Dead look because it is mostly everyday clothes.

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How we checked every link

Every product in this guide was opened on Amazon.com on October 19, 2026. We confirmed the product title, the selected color and the price on each page, and each link opens that exact color: tan for the shirt, dark brown for the pants, brown for the boots and brown for the belt. Prices change often, so check the page before you buy.

Rick Grimes outfit color guide

A Rick Grimes outfit works because it is only one color family: tan and brown. The shades matter more than the brand. Use this to check any substitute you find.

How to build the Rick Grimes costume in four steps

1. Start with the shirtWear the tan shirt buttoned with the sleeves down. Roll them once if you want the field look.
2. Add the trousersPut on the dark brown trousers and tuck the shirt in cleanly. A sheriff's deputy keeps it neat.
3. Put on the beltThread the brown leather belt through every loop. Keep the buckle plain.
4. Lace up the boots and add the detailsWear the brown work boots over the trouser hems, and break them in before the night out. Rough up the shirt a little for the later-seasons feel. A hat or a prop revolver finishes it.

The shirt, pants, boots and belt

The tan shirt

The Rick Grimes shirt is the base of the sheriff look. At $14.99 the tan long sleeve button-down is the cheapest way to get the color, and it works as a normal shirt afterwards. Check the collar and the sleeve length.

The brown pants

The $27.99 slim fit stretch pants in dark brown are comfortable for a full night. They are the quiet part of the outfit that makes the shirt and boots stand out.

The work boots

The $62.77 brown leather work boots are the biggest piece and the most useful. A 6 inch soft toe boot has the weight of the character, and it works with jeans for years.

The belt

The $9.98 brown leather belt is small but it matters. A plain brown belt keeps the waist in the same family as the boots. Skip the big buckles.

Rick Grimes Halloween costume ideas

The outfit above is already a complete Rick Grimes Halloween costume. A few ways to take it further:

• A sheriff's hat. A tan or brown wide-brim hat is the clearest Rick prop.
• A prop revolver. A toy revolver in a holster finishes the outfit. Leave real weapons at home.
• A badge. A plain sheriff's star on the shirt turns it into a deputy.
• A Daryl partner. A friend in a sleeveless vest and a crossbow prop makes an easy Daryl.

Rick Grimes costume for women

The same pieces work on anyone. A tan shirt, brown trousers, boots and a belt make an easy Rick Grimes costume for women. Size the shirt to fit and tuck it in.

Rick Grimes costume DIY

The cheapest DIY Rick Grimes costume starts in your closet. If you already own brown boots and brown trousers, you only need the tan shirt and a belt, about $25.

Rick Grimes outfit season 1

For the Rick Grimes outfit in season 1, keep the shirt tan, pressed and tucked in. For the later seasons, leave it untucked and add dirt.

Common mistakes

• A white shirt. White looks like a waiter. The shirt has to be tan.
• Black boots. Black boots break the brown palette. Keep them brown leather.
• Blue jeans. Jeans are the later-season look. For the sheriff, wear dark brown trousers.
• Real weapons. Never bring a real weapon to a party. Use a toy prop.

Why the Rick Grimes look works

The look is about a uniform, and every piece stays in the same family: tan on top and brown below. That mix reads as Rick Grimes from across a room. It is also a costume made from clothes you can wear again, which is why it is one of the easiest Walking Dead outfits.

Rick Grimes outfit at a glance

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Sources

• Wikipedia: Rick Grimes

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