Kate
So here is the complete preview for my new set, inspired by five outfits made famous by Kate Middleton, the new Duchess of Cambridge.
It's always challenging (and time consuming!) trying to re-create real life outfits for The Sims. I am not a mesh creator so I had to do my best using existing meshes. Inevitably, this involved some compromises. The transparent dress, for example, should ideally have high heels but also required a mesh with an alpha skirt which could be made translucent. I couldn't find a mesh that met both criteria. The Reiss dress Kate wore for the official engagement photos was a particular challenge as it really requires quite a complex custom mesh for the flounces at the front. Likewise, the bridal gown ideally requires a custom mesh for the frills at the back. I would have liked to use a mesh with wedge heels and a layered alpha skirt for Kate's Zara dress as it has a lovely layered floaty skirt in real life, but I wasn't able to find such a mesh. Finding appropriate meshes is becoming increasingly difficult as Sims 2 sites begin to disappear, which is very sad.
All outfits are available for adults and young adults (although, of course, young adults cannot marry in The Sims!). The short dresses are categorised as everyday wear and the bridal gown as formal wear. The transparent dress actually works very well as beachwear. The meshes I used in the end were created by Crechebaby, Shannara and Ulkrhsn - many thanks to them for their wonderful meshes. Veil, tiara and bridal bouquet available free from Pronupsims, which, as always, I cannot recommend highly enough. And, of course, if you're planning a Sims 2 wedding, don't forget to take a look at my tutorial here at TSR, The Sims 2 Wedding Planner.
I hope your Sims enjoy being a princess for a day!
