Cosmopolitan

BlogpostPublished: Jun 08, 2009Views: 1003

I don't actually play The Sims very often - most of the time I'm too busy creating and only play almost accidentally in the process of testing items and taking screenshots. However, with the release of The Sims 3 fast approaching, I decided I really should spend some time playing The Sims 2. I only very recently installed Apartment Life and am in the process of exploring Belladonna Cove. While I was settling my Sim into her new apartment, winter arrived. I hadn't realised how much time Sims actually spend wearing outerwear during the winter and I quickly became frustrated with the very limited selection of outerwear that comes with the game. I started off by adding tights to the Glamour Life Stuff fur coats (something which had irritated me for a long time!), so that gave me a few extra items. Next, I remembered a Nightlife coat dress mesh I'd always liked - although I personally don't like the Maxis textures it comes with. I played around with the colours and added a turtle neck sweater and stockings to create a stylish set of outerwear.

Cosmopolitan

As explained above, this set was made for my own personal use, but I decided to share it in case other people shared my frustration at the paucity of outerwear supplied with the game.The original mesh was for adults only but I've converted it to work for young adults too - even students deserve nice winter clothing! Look for the coats in the outerwear category. Nightlife is required in order for the coats to show up in your game - and also Seasons, as these items are categorised as outerwear.

topaz27 ∙ Jun 10, 2009

These look so beautiful, and I have just reinstalled all my sims 2 $\:\)$   so I shall enjoy these so much in my game, thank you so much for sharing $\:wub\:$

Jennifer_R ∙ Jun 9, 2009

They look great Bunny. $\:\)$ Bummer I've uninstalled my Sims 2. $\:confused\:$

twin2162 ∙ Jun 9, 2009

I do agree with you on how few outer wear choices there were, I myself have recoloured a few. Only actually uploaded one. but that was only because it went with a set. it was my most downloaded item... Until I uploaded a more "shiney" type of swimwear. Now that was a real downloader attraction.
I always find that if you do play the game, you do realise things like (needing more winter wear) and thats usually a big hit with the downloaders! I myself think we need car recolours, $\:\)$ Not into the big flashy fire strips etc. (come on people, what about the colour purple)
I LOVE your winter wear anyway, I have managed to get pictures of a nice bright red, mellow blue and mustard yellow coat which has been sitting in my picture files since march! I've been lazy, I should try and start putting together a collection!!
Thank you *Bunny* for being my inspiration (and thanks about the split level floors... worked a treat!! How silly of me to completly look past the "name" of the foundation block, would of figured it out ages ago, lol)
As for the tux set! One is almost complete, just a few hiccups. and the others have started (ages ago) but havent found any time to just sit down and attempt to complete!! Thank you for all your help anyway! (I should be writing this in your guest book, Sorry!!!)