Sims will change into everyday when heading out, formal for a wedding party, sleepwear when going to bed, swimwear when swimming, and winterwear as protection from extreme temperatures. Throughout all main games, common categories of clothing are everyday, formal, sleepwear, swimwear and (in an expansion pack) winterwear. Starting with The Sims 3, Sims no longer require a dresser or closet to change clothes, and can change into any category of clothing anywhere at the player's discretion.
In console games prior to The Sims 3, Sims would produce changing booths before changing their clothes. In most circumstances, Sims will change their clothes simply by spinning around quickly. Sims are able to change the clothes they wear, either by using a dresser or on the spot before they perform certain interactions or go to certain places. In addition, other Sims may react differently depending on the clothes a Sim is wearing-or lack thereof. Although clothing is largely cosmetic in nature, certain categories of clothing may affect gameplay for example, wearing inadequate clothing in cold temperatures will make Sims uncomfortable. Otherwise, Sims are always clothed wherever they go. Sims are only without clothes when bathing, streaking, skinny-dipping, or WooHooing. A Sim wearing a Christmas robe that players can buy from The Sims 3 Store.Ĭlothes are the outfits that Sims wear, and which they can often buy from clothing shops.
