Many modern games encourage players to enhance their in-game experience by creating unique custom content (or CC), and The Sims 4 is no exception. Since the first game's original release, mods and CC have been incorporated in The Sims and have only continued to grow in popularity. Whether it be simple retouches to create-a-sim (CAS) items or brand new gameplay mechanics, there's a talented online community of modders creating new, often free, additions to the game.
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CC clothing items are particularly popular for The Sims 4, especially for new players, due to their versatility and ease of download – and of course the price tag of zero. Simply download the specified package files, move them to your Mods folder (located within EA's subfolders), and allow custom content and mods in your game settings. It's that easy! But with so many excellent clothing options to choose from, how do you know where to get started? Though you may discover more creators while searching for CC clothing, here are some fantastic Simmers to get you started:
Kumikya
Kumikya is a CC creator for The Sims 4 that focuses on Maxis-match content (as opposed to Alpha CC), which uses textures already in the game for smooth gameplay integration. Their website promotes a wide variety of clothing for both men and women, all of which strike the right balance between minimalistic and chic.
The sleepwear and daily outfits are adorable, and their CC jewelry options are all perfect for any formal or party clothing set. Additionally, the downloads page on their website can be filtered by category, gender, and year produced so you can find the perfect aesthetic clothing sets for all of your adult Sims.
Veiga Sims
Unfortunately, masculine Sims don't have as many options as feminine Sims in terms of stylish in-game clothing. Veiga Sims, however, is looking to change that. They're a CC creator for The Sims 4 specializing in adult Sim's clothing for all genders but emphasizes designing looks for male Sims.
Men's clothing is often infamously ill-fitting or awkward to style, but Veiga Sims' pieces feel like a staple for any grown Sim's wardrobe. Their website features tons of well-designed options that feel like they belong in the base game, like casual t-shirts, bathing suits, jackets, button-ups, and more. Most of their content consists of stylish recolored or redesigned Maxis items, providing a bit of variety if you're not looking to add anything too crazy to your game.
Nords
Nords is a CC creator for The Sims 4 specializing in CAS items like clothing, hairstyles, accessories, and skin tones. Their blog's about section emphasizes their passion for both The Sims and graphic design, stating that they've been playing The Sims since 2001. Eventually, they felt drawn to combine their passions and create their own CC. Since then, Nords has claimed a Featured Artist title for The Sims Resource over the last several years.
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Nords produces a wide variety of themed custom content, from reviving retro jewelry to redesigning cute shoes and socks that are unlike anything we've been able to find from expansion packs alone. Additionally, they have a lot of "cozy" clothing available for download. They've created adorable loungewear, sweaters, and sleep masks that would make great additions to any playthrough.
Black Lily
Black Lily is a popular The Sims 4 CC creator and designs clothing items primarily for female Sims. With nearly 18 million downloads on The Sims Resource, they have also claimed a long-standing Featured Artist title. Their bright and versatile designs often feel like something you'd expect to see on Forever 21 mannequins – but way better.
Black Lily has not only created custom content for The Sims 4 but also for The Sims 3. Their trendy designs and exciting clothing swatches truly feel like modern-day expansions upon the base game clothing.
Darte77
Darte77 is yet another CC creator for The Sims 4 that creates clothing for both masculine and feminine Sims but specializes in adult men's clothing. As previously mentioned, the attire for male Sims can look awkward and be difficult to style. That's why CC creators like Darte77 are so appreciated. They specialize in alpha CC, meaning they have more freedom with various textures and design clothes more like "real life."
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All their content gives off a high fashion or street-wear vibe. The fashion show-worthy attire consists of long patterned coats, Champion hoodies, and enough studded leather jackets to construct a famous Sims rock band. They also have some more basic pieces that flatteringly fit male Sims. They have everything from updated swim shorts and suits, even a few tattoos if you want your Sims to have an extra edge. So whether you're looking to make your Sim strikingly famous or just get a few new pairs of jeans, I'd recommend checking out Darte77's custom content.
Pixelette
Pixelette is a Sims 4 CC creator that designs all types of clothing for both men and women. Their overall style focuses on stylish, "fashion-forward" attire for both genders in the game. We can picture several of these outfits on Pinterest or even Instagram's trending page. They're flattering, fashionable, and come in gorgeous swatch shades.
We particularly appreciate Pixelette's eye for color, particularly with the more neutral tones that remind me of the clothing included in The Sims 4: Laundry Day stuff pack. They also have unique contemporary office wear and Tiktok-worthy workout gear. They even have a deco skincare set for The Ordinary.
SimLaughLove
SimLaughLove is a Sims 4 CC creator that specializes in feminine clothing staples and accent pieces. Though they also dabble in creating gameplay mods, much of their content consists of Maxis match texture updates to drab base game clothing.
Several of the clothing items SimLaughLove has updated felt a bit boring in the base game, but these additional touches genuinely bring it all together. Their colorful swimsuits and tops make the perfect addition to any feminine Sim's wardrobe for a summer pool party or any other hot-weather day. If you're looking for a lot of seamless clothing options that look like they came right out of a new game pack, SimLaughLove is a great place to start.
MarsoSims
Unlike other CC creators, MarsoSims has some incredibly intriguing branding for her Sims 4 custom content. While they have tons of adult clothing options for your Sims, they also feature unique accessories and hairstyles that feel like they came straight out of an animated movie. Additionally, they have tons of options to choose from, from popular "Trasher"-style clothing to pea coats and jackets for fashionable winter wear.
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Most notably, however, is their choice of styling their custom content. While other creators often take screenshots of their Sims wearing their CC in a stylized pose, MarsoSims takes it one step further and creates a unique ad for their pieces and all available swatches. The background is reminiscent of an Apple music screen and features bright contrasting colors and seamless Maxis match CC for your game. So look no further if you're searching for some cute, preppy fits for your female Sims.
SimsonTheRope
Since you can never have enough staple clothing pieces for male Sims, SimsonTheRope is worth checking out. Though they mention that they create some women's clothing on their website, they specialize in clothes for male Sims – and some stunning houses, too.
They feature simplistic but noteworthy t-shirts, jackets, and various other statement pieces in tons of swatches, perfect for any adult male Sim in your game. They also created some pants and accessories worthy of a particular party outfit or a night on the town. These clothing items fit flatteringly and upgrade any everyday outfit for your Sims.
Trillyke
If anyone has their eye on statement pieces for your adult Sims, it's Trillyke. Their website reflects a wide variety of clothing items for both genders. They have some adorable dresses and skirts with a wide variety of swatch options, all of which are easy to style. Their swimsuits and bodysuits are also worth checking out.
We particularly like the astrological patterns Trillyke features on several statement pieces. They even have some K-Pop-inspired outfits, if that's up your alley. Most notably, they have some stellar boot and shoe options for women, like combat boot and Doc Martin look-a-likes that will satisfy your most broody Sims. If you're stuck on what your Sim should wear for their first night at the Club, look no further than their custom content.
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