Ever wanted to give your Sim’s boring work outfit a makeover? Maybe turn that dull business suit into something with actual style or add some personality to that bland fast food uniform?
The game doesn’t exactly make this easy for you—Sims’ work outfits are locked by default. But I’ve got a solution using cheats that’ll let you customize those career clothes however you want.
Let’s break down how to change your Sim’s work outfit and make them the best-dressed employee at their virtual job.
How to Change Your Sim’s Work Outfit in The Sims 4
The default game doesn’t let you change work outfits through normal means. But with a few simple cheats, you can bypass this restriction and give your Sim the career glow-up they deserve.
Step-by-Step Cheat Method
1. Open the Cheat Console
First, you need to open the command console by pressing Ctrl + Shift + C on your keyboard. This brings up that little text box at the top of your screen.
2. Enable Testingcheats
Type testingcheats true and hit Enter. This is like turning the key in the ignition—nothing happens yet, but now the engine is running.
3. Enter the Magic Command
Now for the actual cheat. Type sims.modify_career_outfit_in_cas and press Enter.
Boom! Just like that, you’ll be whisked away to Create-A-Sim mode, but specifically focused on your Sim’s work outfit.
4. Get Creative
This is where the fun begins! You can now:
- Choose any clothing item in your game
- Mix and match different pieces
- Change colors and patterns
- Add accessories (though some users report earrings can be glitchy)
5. Save and Enjoy
Once you’re satisfied with your creation, just save and exit CAS. Your Sim will now rock this custom outfit every time they head to work!
Important Things to Know
This works on PC only — Sorry console players, you’re out of luck for now. The cheat console just doesn’t function the same way on consoles.
Some career uniforms are finicky — Certain special careers like politician might not display properly in CAS. If you mess up and want the original back, you might need to reload a save.
Promotions won’t override your custom outfit — Once you set a custom work outfit, it stays that way even through promotions, which is pretty nice!
Mods and CC are compatible — Got custom content? You can use it in your work outfits too. If you’re having trouble, removing mods temporarily might help.
What If Cheats Aren’t Working?
If you’re having trouble with the cheats, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure you spelled everything correctly (I know, duh, but we’ve all been there)
- Try restarting your game
- Temporarily remove mods and custom content
- Check if any game updates might have broken the cheat
For Advanced Players: NPCs and More
Want to change the work outfits of townies or other non-household Sims? That’s a bit more complex and requires advanced modding knowledge.
Final Thoughts
Changing your Sim’s work outfit is one of those little customizations that makes The Sims 4 more personal and fun. While it’s annoying that EA locked this feature behind cheats, at least there’s a relatively simple workaround.
And honestly, nothing beats the satisfaction of sending your Sim to their first day at work in an outfit that actually matches their personality instead of that generic uniform everyone else wears.
So go ahead—help your Sim become the office fashionista they were always meant to be!
