#Maxi dress styling for a formal look

[sxorpiomooon]

What should you dress like based on your rising sign.

hello!! If you guys want to you can also check for your venus sign for a more accurate description and lmk if you guys would want me to make a post with some clothes example!

check out my paid readings as well

Aries-

Athletic wear,edgy bold prints, leather, acubi aesthetic, cargos, lose shorts, formal, bold genderbending style. Y'all just wanna look cool😭

Colours- red, monochromatic.

Taurus -

Feminine clothes, net, maxi dresses, sweatpants, a lot of accessories, satin plain shirts, blazers jumpsuit y'all love smelling and looking rich and classy lmaaao

Colours- sage green, beige

Gemini-

Playful, I literally had a vision of jeans with dress and jersey with skirts, mix and match, two three aesthetics all at once, vibrant colours, Y2K, bratz, quirky accesories, glasses lmao I'm seeing so many tiktok videos in my head rn

Colours- neon, vibrant colours, splash or colours

Cancer-

Soft, coquette, loves pearls and carrying purses or cute wallets, cutely and ethereal at the same time, white colour

Colours- soft feminine colours such as sky blue, lavender etc

Leo-

Wants to stand out, flashy colours, gold jewellery, rings, bold colours, rock grunge might suit you guys

Colours- black, prints.

Virgo-

Formal,old money ralph lauren lmao, skirts, belts, floral skirts, forest fairy core? Cares alot about details and will always want to personalize the look somehow

Colours- green also you guys would look really good with basic jewellery

Libra-

Cute maxi dresses, clothes that have art on them, bunch of charms, alot of colours, ethereal jewellery and clothing, old channel vintage or clueless sort of clothing.

Colours- soft colours like baby blue, baby pink as well as lilac

Scorpio -

Bold cuts and colours and clothes and accessories, less accessories more eye makeup perhaps, bold fashion statements, might, v cut and boots. You guys might also look good while wearing only one colour instead of two three at the same time

Colours- wine red, maroon, velvet clothing

Saggitarius-

Eclectic, upbeat clothes, lose shirts, flamboyant, mix colours and different patterns at once it's like wearing different earrings on both ears.

Colours- yellow, orange

Capricorn -

Formal, elegant, old money, big handbags, old vintage watches I also heard Italy flea market for some reason so lmao

Colours- neutral tones

Aquarius -

Comfy, sweatpants, trousers, oversized, streetwear, patterned clothes might really care about good statement shoes, thrift, flamboyant clothing lmao

Colours- faded jeans and clothing, blue eyeshadow or blue colour in general honestly

Pisces-

Transparent, net, shiny, pastel shiny colours, chunky aesthetic jewellery, pendants, sunglasses, delicate, silver.

Colours- lavender, baby blue etc

Thankyouuu!!

[theambitiouswoman]

Capsule Wardrobe Essentials 🛍👚🎀👗

Wardrobe staples are important clothes that you can wear in many different ways. They are classic and versatile, and you can mix them with other fun clothes. These staple pieces are like the base of your wardrobe. You can use them with trendy or fancy clothes to make cool and useful outfits. They help you build a wardrobe that works well and looks good. So, you can make lots of different outfits and always have classic clothes to wear.

White Button-Up Shirt: A crisp white button-up shirt can be dressed up or down for various occasions.

Little Black Dress: Timeless piece suitable for formal events or casual outings.

Jeans: A well-fitting pair of jeans in a classic cut can be worn with almost anything.

Blazer: A tailored neutral blazer instantly adds sophistication and structure to any outfit.

Classic Trench Coat: A timeless outerwear piece that works well in various weather conditions.

Black Trousers: A pair of well tailored black pants can be a foundation for both professional and casual looks.

Neutral Sweater: A simple sweater in a neutral color is cozy and versatile for different outfits.

Classic Handbag: A quality handbag in a neutral shade adds a touch of elegance to any outfit.

White Sneakers: Comfortable and stylish, white sneakers can be worn with dresses, jeans, and more.

Black Ankle Boots: Versatile and stylish footwear that complements various outfits.

Pencil Skirt: A versatile piece that can be dressed up for work or paired with casual tops.

Crew Neck Sweater: A timeless and cozy sweater that works well with jeans or skirts.

Leather Jacket: Adds a touch of edge to any outfit and can be styled in various ways.

A-Line Dress: Flattering and suitable for both casual and semi-formal occasions.

Tailored Trousers: Classic pants that can be worn for business meetings or events.

Striped Breton Top: A chic and effortless piece that pairs well with jeans, skirts, or shorts.

Maxi Dress: Perfect for summer or special occasions, and can be dressed up or down.

Denim Jacket: A versatile layering piece that adds a casual touch to any outfit.

Structured Handbag: A classic bag that holds your essentials and complements different looks.

Ballet Flats: Comfortable and stylish shoes suitable for various outfits.

Denim Shorts: A casual option perfect for warmer months and can be paired with various tops.

Midi Skirt: A versatile length that works well for both casual and more formal occasions.

Black Leather Belt: Adds a finishing touch to many outfits and cinches in dresses and blazers.

Slingback Heels: Elegant and versatile shoes suitable for both office wear and events.

[csuitebitches]

Guide to Building a Classic Wardrobe

I was asked a long time ago by an anon for a guide to build a wardrobe. This style caters to someone mature, slightly conservative, NOT fashionnova-esque, something that will last a long time in all fashion seasons, provided you look after your items well. I live in a relatively hot climate and the coldest temperature I’ve experienced when living in a place is like 10 degree Celsius, so I will admit that I am not very well versed with living in cold climates for a prolonged period of time (I don’t think a 2 week trip to Switzerland in the summer counts as “cold”).

I have purposely built with keeping neutrals in mind. I’ve learned that its best to first build a neutral coloured wardrobe in mind, then start adding colour to it. You might find this wardrobe boring, but if you work in a corporate environment/ somewhere where you can’t showcase too much colour or creativity/ if you come from a relatively conservative/ high profile-but-not-entertainment /modest culture, you’ll find this useful.

ALWAYS keep an eye on the material of the item you are buying. If you have to buy a sweater and you live in a cold climate, buy cashmere. Yes, it will be expensive, but it will keep you warm and last longer. If you live in a hot climate, invest in tops and dresses made out of pure cotton. Material plays a huge role in the climate you live in.

I do not endorse fast fashion or over-consumerism but I understand that it is affordable. I would therefore recommend you to buy things carefully and with consideration, not just for the sake of the environment but for your wallet. It’s better to buy 1 quality item than 10 horribly made, short-lasting items.

Never mix more than 3 colours in your outfit at a time. That’s something my father taught me, and I recommend you stick to it, especially if you’re new to building a serious wardrobe.

Lastly, do not be enthralled by what influencers buy or wear. I can guarantee you that the clothes they wear on Instagram aren’t even theirs half the time. Don’t fall into the trap of micro trends.

(Pictures for this post have been sourced from Pinterest).

Underwear

Nude bra + thong/ undie

Black bra + thong/ undie

White bra + thong/ undie

Strapless bra (black)

Strapless bra (nude)

2 sexy bra sets (optional, I have these in red, pink, blue)

Nipple pads

Tops

White silk cami

Black silk cami

White plain tee

Black plain tee

White tank

Black tank

Beige tank (or whatever suits your complexion - brown/ nude)

White shirt

Black shirt (satin/ silk)

Blue shirt

Pants

Navy blue trousers

Wine/ red high waisted trousers

White trousers

Beige trousers

Black trousers

Straight leg jeans (blue)

Another pair of jeans (not ripped, blue)

White jeans, straight leg/ mom cut

Skirts

White

Black

Red

Beige (a checked print, like Burberry)

2 maxi skirts

1 pencil skirt in black (work appropriate)

Shorts

Denim (not distressed)

Tailored white shorts

Tailored blue shorts

Tailored black shorts

Formal attire

1 maxi dress - red/ black/ a neutral colour

White/ black vest and trouser set

Everyday dresses

Knit dress in black/ cream/ brown (long)

2 summer dresses, short

White peasant dress

Outer wear

Leather jacket in black/ brown

1 cardigan in black/ white

A shawl/ silk scarf

Denim jacket

Long trench coat in camel/ brown/ beige

Blazer in white/ navy blue/ black

Sweater in black/ white/ red

Shoes

Black/ white/ brown leather boots

White/ silver heels

Black heels

Gold heels

Mules in black

Home slippers

Running shoes

White sneakers

Accessories

1 brown/ black leather bag

1 tote bag

1 clutch for parties

Hair clips

Tights/ leggings - sheer and opaque in black

Socks

Jewellery

Diamond studs

Everyday pendant

2-3 simple bracelets/ bangles in silver/ gold

Signet rings in gold

Chunky hoops

Devices

Hair straightener

Hairdryer/ Blow brush (i prefer the blow dry brush)

30 mm curling wand (for long, big curls)

[letomills]

Download all: SFS / Mega

Historical and fantasy dresses for Maxis body shapes, CU to EU. (Edit: find them for fat body shapes here.)

All ages share the same extensive swatch; recolors can be either standalone or repo'd to AF. Everyone has a fat morph, teens and adults have preg morphs. All required meshes are in the archive, including a default replacement mesh for afbodydressmedieval that adds the preg morph (see details under the cut). Polycounts are low, ranging from 2,214 to 2,276.

Many thanks to the people who created the textures: Wawa, Sunni, @rockethorse, Nikki041498, Alexasrosa, Arthelope, ChibiSylphe, HappyMoonBelly, Welkin, All About Style and Slig.

Full previews and details under the cut.

The meshes

Optional AF mesh default replacement ↓

I added a preg morph and edited the fat morph so it would look more fitted to the standard AF fat shape:

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TF ↓

This one is my edited version of @whattheskell's TF mesh from here (on the same file).

I slimmed it down so it would more closely match the standard TF shape and redid the preg morph:

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EF ↓

New mesh.

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AM ↓

Loosely based on Niaolong's AM mesh from here but matching the Maxis AM shape more closely and with a preg morph. On a different file because they removed the necklace while I kept it.

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TM ↓

Loosely based on Skell's age conversion of Niaolong's AM mesh from here (same as above, on a new file).

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EM ↓

New mesh.

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CU ↓

Loosely based on Ghanima / @pixeldolly's child mesh from here (on the same file), but edited to match the Maxis CU shape more closely. No necklace.

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The swatch

Everyone gets the same recolors but the children don't have necklaces. For non-AF recolors, don't forget to choose either standalone or repo'd.

I included all files even the ones made by the creators credited (mainly for AF) because I edited them in the following ways: • disabled EF on the AF recolors (since EF now have their own mesh and recolors), enabled them for YF when needed, • fixed shoe sounds when needed, • fixed small texture flaws when needed, • edited file names for clarity and consistency, • changed sortindex numbers so that all sets appear tidily one after the other in CAS, • all recolors are now categorized as everyday & formal and 10 of them are also enabled as outerwear (I'll specify which ones as we get to them).

1. Maxis

For all age groups, these 3 recolors will appear in the Nightlife section of the CAS catalog, as if they had shipped with the game (no cc star).

As long as you have the Nightlife expansion, you already have these 3 for AF. However, you'll see I still included 3 Maxis files in the AF folder: they're optional and their function is to disable the Maxis recolors for elders so that they're only available for Y-AF, and to make the red dress (#3) available in CAS (it's hidden by default).

Still in the AF folder, you'll find 2 optional texture default replacements for the red dress: "NoShadow" removes the inter-boob shadow (that shadow doesn't exist on the other 2 recolors), while "NoShadowNoNecklace" is if you want no shadow and also no necklace.

Choose one of the two files at most, and note that if you pick "NoShadowNoNecklace" the necklace will also disappear from recolors 1 & 2.

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2. Wawa

Stunning textures by Wawa. There are no recolors #41-94 (I'm not even sure that I want to know if Wawa got around to doing them, these were already so much work 😅 So pretty though).

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3. Sunni + 4. RocketHorse + 5. Nikki + 6. Alexasrosa

Sunni texture is from MTS, @rockethorse textures are from here, Nikki textures are from TSR, Alexasrosa texture is from MTS.

The Alexasrosa recolor is enabled for outerwear.

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7. Parsimonious + 8. All About Style

Textures made by Arthelope, ChibiSylphe, HappyMoonBelly and Welkin found on Parsimonious (I made small fixes on the ChibiSylphe ones). Textures by All About Style found here.

Arthelope 1-2, ChibiSylphe 1-2-4, Welkin 1-2 and AAS 1-2 are enabled for outerwear.

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9. Slig

Textures by Slig.

Since CU don't have necklaces, they really only get 3 recolors. In the CU "Slig - repo'd to AF" folder, keep either 1-2-3 or 4-5-6 depending on which AF version you choose (if you keep all 6 for AF, you should still only keep 3 for CU or you'll have duplicates).

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📝 Thumbnail for the default database:

[yooniesim]

amari's love shot; a bachelorette challenge

Are you ready to find love in the beautiful seaside town of Tartosa? Amari Walden, successful model and wedding photographer, is looking for her Mr. Right! Known for her appearance on the hit reality show Becoming Mrs. Blackburn 2, Amari is back a year later to take another shot at love. Will you capture her attention and develop a picture perfect romance?

About The Bachelorette

Amari is a 37 year old biracial black-indian woman with two amazing children, a loving family, a successful business, and a beautiful home in Tartosa. It seems like she has it all, but she longs for just one more thing: a loving partner to share her life with! You can read more details about her likes, dislikes, personality, and backstory here. Since BMB2, she's been focused on her family once again; spending time with them and proudly witnessing her oldest daughter, Prisha, graduate high school and leave for college. Her younger daughter, Maria, has come around on the idea of her mother finally finding love... as long as she also approves of the man in question, of course. And so, Amari has committed to trying the reality show thing just one more time. She's looking for a kind, mature man that respects her and her children, loves to laugh, and has a taste for the finer things in life.

Submission Post Guidelines

Sims must identify as men; anything else re: gender doesn't matter

YA-Adult human sims only (sorry my occult loves)

Maxis match hair only, all other cc can be mm or alpha (my style is maxis mix)

1 everyday outfit, 1 formal, and 1 swimwear at minimum; you can dress for every category if you wish, and you can have as many additional outfits as you want after that if they use vanilla/EA clothing (all packs are fine)

No romantic traits allowed, please include one "negative" trait for fun, cc traits by kuttoe are allowed

Please include likes/dislikes (can be randomized if you like), cc preferences from mods are allowed

Skills are allowed (and encouraged!), if you don't want to give them in game, add them in their description and I'll handle the rest

Please give them a backstory/personality (even if it's a short one!)

Must be okay with me changing some cc if needed to blend them into my game (I won't change their facial features, body shape, etc)

Tag me in your submission posts and use the tag #amaribc so I can find them easier! If a day or so goes by and I don't reblog it, feel free to send me the post through my inbox or DMs.

Submission deadline is December 4th, 2023 (will be extended if needed)

Note: I'll be determining some parts of the challenge through actual gameplay, and some through storytelling/whatever I think will be fun. It won't be 100% random/me solely relying on the game. I learned my lesson with that when the game decided none of the men liked my last bachelor whatsoever... lmfao. Please keep this in mind when submitting!

[hillbillyoracle]

Androgynous/Masc Leaning Capsule Wardrobe Ideas

In honor of International Nonbinary People’s Day, I offer you the clothing advice I wish I had like 15 years ago. I prefer a small well curated wardrobe but it is so tough to pull that off as a nonbinary genderfluid person. I spent years struggling to make my capsule wardrobe work for me. Every example I saw was either with feminine clothes or with the world blandest men’s clothing. 

For reference, I’m AFAB and live in Kentucky - very hot and muggy in summers, can get quite cold (-20 F) in winter but it’s usually mild with highs are in the 30F-40F range most days. This is the advice I’d give my younger self if I could. 

Focus on 10-15 Core Items

While I am fluid, I consistently spend most of my time “inbetween” these days. Having a neutral to masc learning main wardrobe with some feminine items to mix in wound up working best for me. So here’s the masc leaning base wardrobe I recommend. 

~3 x Button Ups - I went with short sleeve Hawaiian shirts for myself because I love bold patterns. You can find a lot of Hawaiian shirt these days that don’t have stereotypical “island” patterns on them while still being pretty light and breathable in summer. If your style leans more classic, consider oxford cloth button ups. You might need more button ups if you work in a business casual setting. 

~3 x Tees - I like graphic tees, specifically hand screen printed ones so that’s what I go with. But if your style is more classic then consider investing in some good quality solid color tees. 

~3 x Casual Tops - for me this is a tank top, turtleneck, and a Henley. But you might consider a collarless button ups, plain long sleeve shirts, and ringer style long sleeve shirts. 

~3 Pants - for me, I have black and stone washed denim since those are my favorites. I look for tapered fits over skinny or boot leg where I can. I have one pair that’s a jogger style I quite like. You might look for chinos or khakis if you have a more formal dress code at work but they’ll still work with graphic tees and other tops if you style them right. 

~3 x Layers - for me this is a cardigan, a flannel, and a hoodie. You might consider v neck or crew neck sweaters, cable knit sweaters, and fair isle sweaters as well. 

Feminine Clothing Module

What’s nice about this approach is that you can then create a feminine clothing module that plays nicely with your main wardrobe. 

For me this looks like

1-2 Dresses - I have a maxi tee dress and a long sleeved linen dress since that works more for everyday wear for me. 

1-2 Skirts - I don’t have any presently but the next big feminine swing I have I’ll be ordering a nice linen skirt in my favorite color. 

1-2 Casual Tops - I don’t have any presently after my last big wardrobe edit but business casual shell tops, camisoles, and cowl neck tops work well here. 

1-2 Layers - I have a linen blazer in a women’s cut and a long striped duster. You might consider a kimono style shrug/wraps, sweaters in a more feminine cut, and women’s cardigans

You don’t need a lot here because so much of the main wardrobe can be mixed with a feminine element or two and it becomes much more feminine - especially if you’re AFAB but even if you’re AMAB. It doesn’t take a lot a feminine clothing to make an over all outfit look more feminine and subtle touches work just as well as more overt styles ime.

Sizing

Sizing is tricky as hell. I’m plus size (size 18-20 in women’s pants) and especially trying to find masculine stuff with the right fit is a pain. I really recommend going in to try things on if you’re able but if not get comfortable with the idea you will likely need to send things back. Yes you can take measurements but those measurements are still listed with different proportions in mind. 

For men’s clothes I lean toward a slightly oversized fit - as most men I’m around do. For women’s clothes, I lean toward a slightly tight fit - as most women I’m around do. Look at the people around you and see which fits they lean toward and opt for that where you’re able to for yourself. 

Shoes, Outwear, Special Occasions

Shoes - I tend to opt to go neutral in my shoes and outerwear. Not in color or pattern mind you but gender. For shoes, I currently have 3 pairs - a pair of crocs (with spikes), running shoes/sneakers (old Champion brand slip ons), and a pair of Doc Martens. These are good options if you’re AMAB too because the sizing is unisex or available in similar styles for men and women. Other good options are Vans, Chucks, any hippie sandal brand you can think of. “Nicer” shoes are great but often pretty gendered. I lean toward getting “nicer shoes” that are opposite my assigned gender when I do grab them. 

Outerwear - I also tend to opt for gender neutral options for outerwear too. Since it doesn’t get terribly cold here, I stick to a micropuff jacket from North Face and layer a black denim jacket over it when it gets cold. When I wear it with masc stuff, blends in. When I wear it with feminine stuff, it adds a slight edge I like. Pea coats are decent options as well. If you live some place real cold, a lot of the long winter coats are basically the same between genders, just different fits. 

Special Occasions - I would recommend not worrying about special occasions until or unless they come up. I have the same two “special occasion” dresses that I’ve been using for years because they come up so rarely and I can’t bare to spend too much money on something I’ll wear maybe once or twice a year. Formal wear is highly gendered and if you learn androgynous it’s a tough needle to thread. For those events with hosts you know, it’s worth reaching out to them to see what they think makes an outfit “formal” - could be nicer cuts or materials, could be rigid gender norms - can’t know until you ask. 

For most special occasions, I do not know the host, so I default very structured looks in accordance with my assigned gender. Still feels a bit edgy but no ones gonna have the guts to say it’s wrong. For AMAB folks you might do the inverse, more flowy looks and colors while still adhering to your assigned gender. All depends on the level of familiarity you have with the hosts and the flack you’re willing to catch. 

Outfits

Some masc leaning outfit ideas: 

button up, hoodie, pants, boots

graphic tee, flannel or cardigan, pants, sneakers

turtleneck, pants, boat shoes

button up, tie, cardigan, pants, chelsea boots

Some fem leaning outfit ideas: 

button up, cardigan, skirt, sneakers

shell top, wrap, pants, sandals

graphic tee, skirt, sneakers

dress, sandals

Conclusion

Hope this was helpful to someone out there! 

[windermeresimblr]

Dance Suite: A Maxis-Match Rococo Clothing Set For C-EF

This was inspired by my frustration with the Store's "Morning in the Garden dress," which is a decent approximation of a robe a la Francaise, if somewhat costume-y. The channels were poorly assigned, the mesh was nowhere near as wide as it ought to have been at the hips, there were no engageantes, but worst of all, there was no maternity morph for the young adults and adults! So I set out and made one. And then I adjusted the channels to make things much more fashionable. Because I can't be the only one to look at extant examples with mix-and-match stomachers, robes, and petticoats and think "YES PLEASE!"

Option one (seen in picture four) has a channel for the robe, the petticoat and bows, the stomacher, and the tucker (1), choker, and engageantes (2).

Option two has a channel for the robe, the bows, the stomacher and bows, and the tucker, choker, and engageantes.

Option three has a channel for the robe and stomacher, the bows, the petticoat, and the tucker, choker, and engageantes.

Option four has a channel for the robe and petticoat, the bows, the stomacher, and the tucker, choker, and engageantes.

This dress is available for Everyday, Formal, Career, Makeover, and Maternity for Teens (Courante), Young Adults and Adults (Allemande), and Elders (Sarabande).

And then I made a vaguely Rococo dress for the children, because I was sick of putting them in the Tudor dress, and they couldn't all wear Danjaley's dress all the time! The style could fit anywhere from, say, 1680 to 1780, though the polonaise-style ruffles might be more suitable for the 1770s-80s. It's darling, in my opinion.

Option one (not shown) has the original yellow gold rick-rack trim.

Option two has a new bronze rick-rack trim.

Option three has a new silver rick-rack trim.

All of the options have the same channels: bodice and skirt, sleeves, stomacher, and trimming.

This dress is available for Everyday, Formal, Career, and Makeover for Children (Gavotte).

There are some really harsh shoulder seams that I can't smooth out. Additionally, the child dress has a strange gap between the sleeve cap and the sleeve that I can't figure out; I may revise this when I'm more skilled at frankenmeshing.

All photos are unedited; what you see is what you get! You should not need the Store dress or Generations for these dresses to work.

Download them here. I hope you have a happy holiday season, and may this new year be safe, happy, and full of simming!

Credits

EAXIS for the original "Morning in the Garden" dress, as well as the "Dress With Bolero" and "Princess Dress Costume."

KentConverts for the teen and elder female conversions of said "Morning in the Garden" dress, as I took those meshes and bonedeltas and ran with them; you can have my dresses and Kent's at the same time, as they're separate items.

Edorenel, whose Colonial Williamsburg palette I used to make reasonably-period but still visually distinct presets in CAS.

@danjaley, for the poses, inspiration photo, and the wonderful tutorial on bonedeltas.

@simlicious, for the patterns and troubleshooting my initial forays into meshing!

(1) The "tucker" is the trim along the inside neckline. I decided to put it on the same channel as the engageantes and choker because I like the look.

(2) The "engageantes" are the lacy sleeve trim seen here. One day I'll make a set that actually is meshed...

(3) The self-stripe you see on the elder model is a pattern in progress of my own, borrowed from @simbury's silk stripes texture for TS2. I'm a sucker for self-stripes.

[nonsensical-pixels]

1000 followers gift, part 4: morning dove reshade and teeny tots collection part 2! [download - sfs | mf folder]

it's finally here: the final gift for my 1000 followers weekend! and it's a two in one deal!

over the last year i have come to realise that i really like making two things: reshades, and toddler stuff. it's so satisfying watching the environment my sims are in, and the whole mood of the game, change with the click and drag of a few buttons. also, toddlers are really cute and there isn't nearly enough stuff out there for them.

part 4 has two things: my second reshade preset ever, morning dove, as well as my first every clothing conversions--and for toddlers too! i have received many, many questions about what reshade preset i use, so this is it!

update 10-4-23: fixed issue with weird squares/rectangles on ep05 dress holiday and ep05 vest bowtie, please redownload and replace the original meshes!

credits

@kindlespice for the dove 2.0 preset i used as a base for morning dove!

ea/maxis for the original meshes & textures of the toddler formalwear

@skittlessims for helping me with all of the errors and confusion i encountered while converting the clothing, and also for just being an amazing friend and mentor in general. love ya anna 💕

for more info, on both the downloads and the future of this blog, please keep reading 😊

part 4a: morning dove

previews feature all effects except fog, artistic vignette, & chromatic abberation. these effects however are present in most of my cc posts, so if you look at my previews i believe you can see them 😅

if you've been following my builds/gameplay for awhile, then you probably recognise this preset. i use it in almost every screenshot of mine, and many people have asked for it, so here it finally is! it is based on @kindlespice's dove 2.0 preset but with a lot of tweaking to make it more versatile in ts2. this preset comes with a number of different shortcuts to enable/disable certain effects: Alt + 4 -> mxao Alt + 6 -> adaptive fog + canvas fog Shift + 2 -> ring dof and gdof Alt + 5 -> artistic vignette Alt + 7 -> marty mcfly dof Alt + 8 -> chromatic abberration Alt + 9 -> directional anti-aliasing the basic goal of morning dove is a preset that looks good in any style--maxis match, realistic, or clay!

part 4b: teeny tots part 2

this particular download just makes me very happy. i love ts2 toddlers, they'll always be the best in the franchise in my eyes, and just look at those happy lil faces! also, milo stylo is being milo stylo and looking so damn cute. there never seems to be enough toddler formalwear (imo) so it just makes me really happy that i was able to make my own.

these are my first ever clothing conversions, i did my best but they're not perfect, so there may be clipping and gaps especially around the shoulders of gp11 dress flower. i apologise for this, i really tried but didn't manage to fix it 😔

EP05 Dress Holiday - PU only, 14 colors, casual & formal, 3.7k polys [swatch] - paired with @skittlessims' base game mary-jane shoes from their lunar dress�� GP11 Bowtie Shirt - PU only, 10 colors, casual & formal, 3.8k polys [swatch] - paired with base game sneakers taken from @lucilla-sims' ep11 suspenders 💞 GP11 Dress Flower - PU only, 10 colors, casual & formal, 5.3k polys [swatch] - paired with @skittlessims' base game mary-jane shoes from their lunar dress💕 EP05 Vest Bowtie - PU only, 9 colors, casual & formal, 4.0k polys [swatch] - paired with base game sneakers taken from @lucilla-sims' ep11 suspenders 💞

final words

well, i guess that's it then! it's the end of a long gift-filled weekend. and also, the start of a very long break.

my final exams will be starting in about two weeks and ending around november; they are the most important ones i have ever faced and i cannot afford to lose focus. after that will be exam after exam, as i enter tertiary education.

if you still wanna chat with me/hear how i'm doing you could probably join the simscord by @skittlessims, i'm a junior moderator on there now so i will still be semi-active on my break. also, if i do find the time to post cc anymore, it will probably be on there lol.

the sims has always been a sort of escapism for me, a way to pretend that the trials of real life don't exist. but in the last few months i've felt myself drifting farther and farther from it. i need to focus on my studies and stay focused on my life goals.

the future of this blog is still uncertain. i have cc queued up until june--leftovers from my original break, stuff i finished up, requests i got during my holidays--but after that, there probably won't be any more until i come back... which could be anywhere from 9 months to 9 years, tbh, with my current mood. until then, consider this blog on semi-permanent hiatus.

there are so many of you who have supported this blog from day one, who have always stuck with me even when i'm not at my best or when misunderstandings occur. i cannot thank you enough for your continued support and love. the last year has been a difficult time for me: losing pets, friends, and in general, my mental health. this extra-long gift weekend is for you--a thank you for the over 365 days of kindness you have shown me.

i am sorry for this, but for now, i am going to have to leave you again. thank you for the love, and i hope you enjoy the cc while it lasts. until next time,

~ Ky, nonsensical-pixels

[ethicaltreatmentofcowplants]

Lookbook: Araminta Hearst-Irsay

Since it will take a while to get my head back into gameplay, here's a super quick thing I threw together of how I would have dressed Araminta before I shipped her off for @akitasimblr to torment😉, was I using cc at the time. It's fairly maxis-match and some are completely vanilla.

Very much missing Paint 3D on my new computer, need to find a replacement stat as that's being gradually phased out.

Everyday and Formal. Dress is by @sentate, top is an edit of that Tiny Living t-shirt dress. She could be walking on the sand so neither her formal nor partywear shoes are all that high or with stiletto heels. Plus as a professional athlete, she veers towards comfortable footwear anyway.

Exercise and Sleep. Shorts in the exercise fit are cc, top in the sleepwear fit is.

Party and Swim. The skirt in the party outfit is the only cc. I'd be tempted to swap out the bikini for the string one by @trillyke, but for desert island living Araminta would want something relatively practical that can double up as a second bra and underwear if needs be. Plus her entrance was kind of iconic, if I may say so myself 🫡

Hot and Cold Weather. Hot is as it was, Cold is with a cc pair of jeans since for the life of me, I could not find a vanilla pair that wasn't torn or frayed without also being Mom jeans (not that there's anything wrong with that, but it's not Araminta's style). Bear in mind with the Cold Weather fit, the BC is set in Sulani and Araminta's originally from foggy Henford-on-Bagley. She likely wouldn't wear both the sweater and the jacket at once - girly is just being prepared.

(I need a new editing program - and a cas backdrop, though this didn't look half bad by simply using the capture function.)

[leggerefiore]

Cyrus probably wears more cosy and comfortable clothes that still have a veneer of formality for casual wear. Sweaters are common or tops with a mock neck, as those are his preferences. He probably has a tendency to get cold easily, too, so maybe an addition of a cardigan around the home or a peacoat or overcoat for public. Usually, he also wears slacks, too. Though, at home he does swap over to sweats.

Archie probably keeps to generally comfortable styles like a simple t-shirt and jeans/jean shorts. He may also wear swim trucks under his clothes so he is ready to go whenever. He slips off the bandana bravely to less advertise himself as the head of Team Aqua. He prefers to keep on either slip-on shoes or sandals. He spends a lot of time on beaches, so sand in his shoes is a concern.

Maxie probably has a style similar to Cyrus's own but more concerning since he lives in a tropical climate. Though, he does occasionally switch it up and pull out a polo and khaki capri shorts if the heat is even too much for him. He probably wears loafers because he is insane unless he is going to visit Mt. Chimney in which they are swapped out for hiking shoes.

Lysandre is over the top and wears suits no matter the situation. If it is too hot for one, he swaps out a suit jacket for a simple vest. He likely does not believe in dressing down too much unless it is for certain activities. He wears more appropriate attire for working out, for example. Around his home, he likely wanders around in robes until he has reason to get dressed for the day.

Colress forgets how to dress normally and insists that a lab coat is the most appropriate attire for him. In Alola, he likely is still wearing a full suit under his mobile terminal coat. He probably even sleeps in a lab coat. There is an aesthetic he must commit to entirely. (Though, honestly, he probably does wear normal clothes if his partner insists on it. Evil Colress sighting in a long sleeve shirt and black pants eating a bagel sandwich in Castelia.)

Guzma's clothing... Well, he basically dresses the same as his skull uniform. Depending on the heat index, his jacket might be shed to just the tank top underneath, but the sweats and speakers remain the same. He might be convinced to try jeans on or dress up for a formal event, but it always looks a bit off. Guzma is just meant to exist in atheleisure.

[lonelyroommp3]

literally i had this dress i was going to wear out on friday and nearly made myself late to the hangout bc i convinced myself that it was too formal and i’d look like a wedding guest even if i styled it down with a denim jacket and chunky trainers or whatever. completely regular maxi dress btw, zero sparkles or embellishments or anything like that, i was just panicking bc it was brightly coloured and ankle length with floaty sleeves

[tokillamockingbird427]

I NEED TO KNOW.

Dresses for Logan and Hesh. HOW DO YOU IMAGINE THEM TO BE LIKE?

Depends on the occasion, picnic or a ball, but I'll go with a more dressy (Hah, pun) look.

Hesh is gonna want something that shows off his awesome arms (His words), so sleeveless or a smaller sleeve type. Or even an off-shoulder sleeve to draw the eye there. For the collar/neckline I'd assume some kinda wide scoop or wide v neck. One, has to show off his necklace and he can't do that with a tighter neck. Two, he doesn't like the feel of tighter ones, it's a sensory nightmare. (Will NEVER catch him in a turtleneck.) For the length of a skirt I doubt he'd go for anything very long. No floor length or maxi for him, but something below the knee. Midi perhaps. The skirt wouldn't be tight either. He's prefer some room to move his legs... and something that'll go out when he twirls. ("MOVE BACK! ...I need room to twirl.") So NO pencil skirt. Circle looks nice. Given what I'm thinking here is more formal, he'd avoid patterns and stick to an ombre of two or a solid color for the whole dress. And to compliment his eyes+hair I'd go with something cool-autumn. Tldr: Drop or thin strap sleeves. Wide V to scoop neckline. Midi length. Circle cut skirt. Cool fall/autumn colors, ombre or mono.

Logan would also prefer shorter sleeves I think, just because he also likes loose sleeves and the longer those get the more they get in the way. Flutter is a loose sleeve that is short, and there's even a split version. Necklines Logan would like are probably ones that are gonna draw some attention to his chest/collarbone area, so a sweetheart, queen annes, or even a plunge neckline. Something that looks interesting. A shorter skirt length would suit Logan. Let him show off those model length legs of his. He wouldn't wear a mini skirt to a formal event of course but he'd still go short. Somewhere around the knee. Like Hesh he'd prefer something that isn't tight on his legs, so again: Rule out the poor pencil skirt. (Can you tell I'm not a fan?) Sleek a-line or even a pleated style. Again, for a dressier look Logan avoids patterns or too many colors. Though he may be more inclined to mono solids than Hesh. For him the color pallet that'd look best would be soft autumn. (Notice how both of them are autumn... matchy matchy.) Tldr: Short sleeve with a loose cuff. Interesting neck like a sweetheart. Shorter (but not a mini) skirt. Wide skirt. Soft autumn palatte. Solid mono.

You gonna draw them in dresses or sm 👁👁

[dresshunters]

10 Dress Styles Every Woman Should Own

When it comes to building a versatile wardrobe, having a collection of dress styles that work for different occasions is essential. Whether you’re heading to a brunch, an office meeting, or a formal evening event, a few go-to dresses can save you from the “I have nothing to wear” dilemma. Here are ten timeless dress styles that every woman should consider adding to her wardrobe.

1. The Little Black Dress (LBD)

The classic LBD is a must-have in every closet. It’s versatile, flattering, and can be dressed up or down. From cocktail parties to dinner dates, this piece is your go-to for when you want to look effortlessly chic. Choose a cut that flatters your figure and add accessories to create different looks.

2. The Wrap Dress

A wrap dress is universally flattering, hugging curves in all the right places. It’s perfect for both casual and formal occasions, making it one of the most adaptable pieces. Look for prints, colors, or even a classic black wrap dress for something that works year-round.

3. The Maxi Dress

Maxi dresses are breezy, comfortable, and ideal for summer days or laid-back occasions. They’re great for beach outings, casual dinners, or just lounging around. Pair it with a denim jacket for cooler evenings, or wear it solo with sandals for a relaxed, feminine look.

4. The Shirt Dress

A shirt dress combines comfort and sophistication. You can wear it to work, style it with a belt for shape, or wear it loose for a more casual look. It’s a versatile dress that can easily transition from day to night.

5. The Bodycon Dress

When you want to make a bold statement, the bodycon dress is your best friend. It’s perfect for a night out or a special event. Bodycon dresses hug your body and enhance your natural shape, so go for a style that makes you feel confident.

6. The Fit-and-Flare Dress

This dress style is flattering on most body types, with a fitted top and a flared skirt that adds shape. It’s playful yet elegant and works well for semi-formal occasions. Opt for prints or solid colors depending on your style preference.

7. The Slip Dress

The slip dress is minimal yet stunning, with a delicate design that’s ideal for layering. Wear it on its own for a sleek, night-out look, or layer it with a t-shirt underneath for a casual, trendy style. It’s lightweight and looks great with strappy heels or even sneakers.

8. The A-Line Dress

A-line dresses have a structured fit that flares slightly from the waist, making them suitable for any body shape. This style is ideal for professional settings, date nights, or even family gatherings.

9. The Cocktail Dress

A cocktail dress is essential for parties, evening events, and weddings. Choose one in a style that you love—whether it’s embellished, ruffled, or sleek and minimal. It’s your go-to piece for occasions when you want to feel glamorous.

10. The Sundress

Nothing says summer like a classic sundress. It’s light, flowy, and perfect for warm weather. Choose bright colors or floral prints, and pair it with sandals for an effortless daytime look.

Conclusion

Building a collection of these ten dress styles will ensure you’re prepared for any occasion. With a mix of classic and trendy pieces, you can create endless outfits by mixing and matching accessories, layering, and styling. Remember, confidence is key—wear what makes you feel amazing!

Let me know if you’d like help with any other article topics!

[darklovecat]

Love your style. What are your staple pieces?

I strive to achieve a delicate balance between elegance, femininity, and classic simplicity.

I am drawn to a minimalist, timeless wardrobe, and I find that incorporating just a few carefully chosen pieces can create a look that is both sophisticated and understated. My ultimate goal is to exude an air of effortless charm while remaining true to my personal style preferences and values. I aim to create outfits that are modest yet stylish, and that convey a certain girlishness without sacrificing sophistication or maturity. By focusing on timeless, elegant pieces and creating a cohesive, minimalist wardrobe, I feel that I am able to achieve this balance in my personal style, and this way I always feel like my best self when I step out the door. Here are just a few staple pieces in my wardrobe:

Leotards.

A classic and versatile pieces that will always have a place in my wardrobe. I personally love wearing them both as a top or a base layer, depending on the occasion and the outfit I'm going for. When it comes to choosing the perfect leotard for me, I gravitate towards a simple, elegant style in neutral colors, as I find this makes it easy to dress it up or down as needed. The well-fitted nature of the leotard is one of the things that draws me to it - I think there's something undeniably chic and flattering about the way a well-cut leotard hugs my body and accentuates my slimness. To that end, I always make sure to opt for designs that feature sharp, defined lines, as I find this adds an extra dimension of sophistication and polish to my overall look. There's just something about the way that these details create clean, crisp contours that really speaks to my personal sense of style.

Wrap tops.

An absolute essential! I own them in a variety of colors, lengths, and styles, because I just love how it enhances my outfits with a touch of femininity. Whether it's a cropped version or a longer one, I always make sure to look for a top that ties at the waist, because I find it creates a flattering silhouette that suits my style and my body type. Whether I'm going for a casual or a more dressed-up style, they always seems to hit the mark for me. Whether I'm pairing one with a skirt and sneakers for a comfortable daytime look, or dressing it up with a chic skirt and heels for a night out, I always feel confident and put-together when I'm wearing a waist-tie top. And perhaps best of all, I find that the waist-tie design creates a flattering silhouette for my body type - the way that the fabric cinches in at the smallest part of my waist, and then flares out slightly, really emphasizes my curves in a way that I love. All in all, these tops are an absolute must-have for me, and I can't imagine my wardrobe without them.

 

Maxi skirts.

Maxi skirts are one of my absolute favorite wardrobe staples because they are so versatile and can be dressed up or down. Whether I'm going for a casual, everyday look or a more formal, classic style, a well-chosen maxi skirt always makes a statement. I wear them to class, work, social outings, shopping trips and they always work for me. I love the way that a maxi skirt can be worn with a simple shirt for a relaxed, daytime look, or dressed up with a blouse and heels for a more sophisticated appearance. There are so many options in terms of length, color, and texture, there is truly a maxi skirt out there for every occasion, and I love experimenting with different combinations to see what works best for me. Whether I'm running errands or attending a special event, a maxi skirt is always my go-to choice for chic, effortless style.

Ballet flats.

I have tons of ballet flats, mostly in darker colors and different fabrics, I absolutely love wearing them! I am not much of a sneakers girl unless the situation calls for it, they are just too casual for me and I'm not really a casual person so I avoid them, I don't like heels too much, they are not suitable for daily use so ballet flats are an absolute must for me, they look cute and they are comfortable if you choose them correctly and go for smooth, buttery leather with supportive soles. Mary Janes ballet flats are my thing this season, they are quite popular in fashion at the moment and I wear my silk Mary Jane flats as much as I can. Since my outfits consist of mainly very neutral, elegant and formalish pieces I feel like ballets flats make the most sense for me and I can walk 10k with no problem.

High-waisted pencil skirts.

For me, the pencil skirt is an absolute sine qua non in my wardrobe. Regardless of the occasion or season, a well-chosen pencil skirt never fails to make me feel polished, elegant, and put-together. I have a few favorite pencil skirts that I love in rotation, with different cuts, colors, and lengths, but they all have one thing in common: they fit like a glove. For me, the key to a successful pencil skirt outfit is to keep it simple and streamlined - I tend to pair mine with a fitted shirt in a matching or contrasting color, which creates a sleek look that really flatters my figure. I find that finishing off the outfit with some nice jewelry, a beautiful bag, and a perfectly steamed chiffon hijab, really elevates the overall effect and adds an extra touch of sophistication. With a pencil-skirt-and-shirt combo in my arsenal, I always feel confident and ready to take on whatever the day may bring.

Simple dress.

A simple dress is a true wardrobe essential for me, and I always make sure to have a few in rotation at all times. Whether I'm in a rush and need to throw something on quickly, or I want to create a polished, put-together look, a simple dress in a solid color like black, white, or grey is always my go-to choice. I love how versatile these dresses are - they can be combined with virtually any other color or accessory. When I'm short on time, I just throw on one of these dresses and I'm good to go, knowing that I look chic and stylish without having to put in too much thought or effort. But even when I have more time to plan an outfit, a simple dress always remains a favorite choice - I can experiment with different shoes, jewelry, and bags to create a look that is tailored to my mood and the occasion.

Cat.

[expatesque]

Oooo if you’re open to helping us shop please help me find my wedding dress (big ask)? I feel like I’ve tried on every dress in London and am about to give up! I’m not tied to it being white (blue? metallic?) I just want it to feel special enough that I don’t look like my own guest, but not a full meringue moment because there’s only going to be 15 people total. Vibe is casual Saturday afternoon picnic in the park and drinks at our local afterwards, my budget is £2k!

Sorry I should have added that I’m super short so midis tend to fit better, maxi not really my vibe and I’m worried it might feel too formal for the picnic!

Oh my god this is my dream task. First off - congratulations! Sounds like it's going to be a beautiful wedding. Okay so I've got a few thoughts first before we dive in: (1) You can get anything shortened - I'm also relatively short (well, actually I have long torso and short legs, but works out the same) so 90% of my bottoms are tailored. And what better time to invest in some good tailoring than your wedding! Assuming the dress isn't beaded / heavy on appliques, it's usually<£30 to have something shortened, and it's the same price to have something taken up half an inch vs taken up a foot, to make a maxi tea length. So I'm going to recommend a few things that are longer but know that I always mean you should have them shortened if you want. (2) Have you thought about a veil? I just think it's the easiest, most obvious way to say 'Wedding!' but still keep things cool. Personally I love a birdcage moment but I'm also partial to a short veil, particularly if you get something meaningful embroidered on it (this one is fully customizable and I love the look of the phrase running down the side).

Okay now that we've done that, some thoughts: Rixo makes cute, special but low key dresses. For a city wedding feel, I love the shorter ones (60s vibes! This CAPE) but there's loads of cute options (remember, you can have the longer ones taken up!). They're also v affordable which is always nice.

On the less classically bridal end of the spectrum, we have La Double J who go big on color and pattern. Again, I'd consider adding a veil (maybe in a fun color?!) to feel more bridal. I'm not sure your body shape but this top and skirt combo! With a pale blue veil?! Come on. They also do have more classic bridal pieces as well. There's also Zimmerman - flirty and flouncy, their dresses have pure romantic vibes. Something like this could definitely read bridal (+ a birdcage viel and a little shrug maybe?). If you're not put off by black (again, veil and accessories can help) then this is to die for and super re-wearable. Or embrace the chill vibes and go yellow! They have loads of great options.

I'm sure you already know this but just in case: Reformation does bridal. Like their normal dresses, the options skew towards people with model proportions but they've got some gorgeous ones - love this minimal take. I'd also recommend Wolf & Badger again. Do you want to be a hot and cool minimalist? A sea foam mermaid? (I'd personally have the slits closed a bit and the whole thing taken up but that's me). A ball of spring flowers? The Badge has you covered.

And then of course, a net a porter troll. Are you a disco queen? The most elegant woman alive? (Prob not best for the park, but def could work for a pub). A garden fairy? A jumpsuit (!) babe? A queen of less is more? (maybe with tulle gloves!) A column queen? (I'd style with blue shoes that match, I have this pair from Ferragamo that I love).

Again for lots of these I think accessories are key. You add a veil, a glove (consider short too!), a white shoe and all the sudden, bang it's clearly bridal. I hope some of that is helpful, and good luck!

(okay also you did not ask about this but just a thought: you can get really beautiful, affordable, old embroidered white table clothes fairly easily online and at antique shops. How gorgeous would your wedding picnic be on all white 'blankets'? Maybe with something waterproof underneath because, London).