@SimGuruSarah, @SimGuruLyndsay et al. As an elderly female human I wish we had more outfits for our elderly female sims. I know I am a member of a very small minority of Simmers, but it's quite depressing to have so few options.

I do get the impression for my elderly ladies that they can either be crazy or frumpy, in dress style that is. I'm kind of depressed by the severe sag issues up top too; don't they make good foundation garments?? My grandmother was umm, well endowed and she never sagged in public, she'd have been upset to think that was acceptable! On the other hand, I've got a great insane elderly chick who keeps doing exactly what she wants to do and earning long life potion thingys for her trouble. She's a hoot.

I'd like more basics and classic styled clothing to be added. Clothing with less flash and in all the basic colors. Character building is hard in this game if you aren't willing to dress them in a trendy way. Often my sims end up wearing the same few outfits.. for me that goes more for the men than women, but I do sometimes have issues dressing an older woman up in an elegant or classy way.

Agreed. I had the same trouble in sims3. I would love to see more appropriate elder wear. @ SherryRN I take my elderly ladies into cas and give them a boost.

I agree with all of the above. The first thing I do when creating an elderly Sim is to lift that bust up to the proper height. I wish there was a way to straighten the backs too. EA should remember that a lot of elderly people had to do compulsory army service for a couple of years when young (some countries still do have it) and were not allowed to slump. EA may say that they have to differentiate between ages but they have put a lot of Simmers backs up too.Today's teenagers, on the contrary, do slump and also have the current fashionable smartphone neck bend.

"Simburian;c-16423070" wrote:I agree with all of the above. The first thing I do when creating an elderly Sim is to lift that bust up to the proper height. I wish there was a way to straighten the backs too. EA should remember that a lot of elderly people had to do compulsory army service for a couple of years when young (some countries still do have it) and were not allowed to slump. EA may say that they have to differentiate between ages but they have put a lot of Simmers backs up too.Today's teenagers, on the contrary, do slump and also have the current fashionable smartphone neck bend.At least they've come far from sims 3. Those elders were the worst. Their bust on their knees, bend over so that their chin touched their knees and they had nearly no clothes. Of course there are improvements to be made but sims 4 is the first game where I don't dread playing elders.

More stylish and dignified clothing for elderly female Sims

DizzyDee-K
Seasoned Newcomer
7 years ago
"SimGuruKimmi;c-16434398" wrote:
Please do post images of what type of outfits for elders you would like to see in game. Visuals help a lot. :)

I don't have a way to add images to the forums except via Twitter, but here's a Pinterest link with lots of ideas. Dresses For Woman Over 70

Posture and how clothing drapes are important. Some of the current outfits might be fine but they drape oddly on Elders.

One the one hand having CAS clothing that's fits Teen thru Elder gives us more choices, but then when sims hit Elder their bodies and posture changes and many things no longer drape properly.
bmso85
7 years ago
I think a few outfits like these would look nice on the elderly sims.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1ycnwPpXXXXcgXXXXq6xXFXXXr/Autumn-outfit-grandma-of-coat-the-elderly-women-s-clothing.jpg

Even elderly couples..
http://golem13.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bonpon511-640x400.jpg
AlbaWaterhouse
7 years ago
"SimGuruKimmi;c-16434398" wrote:
Please do post images of what type of outfits for elders you would like to see in game. Visuals help a lot. :)

Thanks for stopping by @SimGuruKimmi !!!

This lady, Lola Herrera, is a famous actress and fashion icon in Spain and I love her style.

https://i.imgur.com/e2IHNWQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/GJapcQl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/z5kdlqh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/6r7zzyi.jpg
AlbaWaterhouse
7 years ago
More suggestions (please also take note of hairstyles and complements)

https://i.imgur.com/FA3aGdC.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/LeH24w6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/pYaolej.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Elvy6zv.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/NzxHwxi.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/fnhXN4A.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/khvGDne.jpg
Simburian
New Traveler
7 years ago
@AlbaWaterhouse I particularly like that red/black top jacket. I have one like it. It does help me to have a jacket or top that covers the hip region! All those models are very slim so clothing should cover up and flatter those of us who are not so.
johannforsims
7 years ago
"dizzydee_k;c-16424157" wrote:
"Simburian;c-16423965" wrote:
The trouble is that older people are only given frumpy stuff in the shops anyway these days so EA is obviously following the trend. No one wants to look like "mutton dressed as lamb" either (unless on purpose). >:)

The idea of a "Timeless" style seems to have been tossed. :| I really have no interest in dressing like my Grandkids.

I'd be willing to overlook the sag and the slouch, if only there were something suitable to wear.

Co-signed.

And the sag and the slouch is really irritating, I can't get over it.

Give elders a lil more love please Maxis.
Simburian
New Traveler
7 years ago
@Jouvay I think the programmers are so young that they don't realise they are being insulting.
arford59
7 years ago
Love this post! I also struggle to find classic clothing for all Sims. Thank God for the CAS is all I can say. At least we can correct a few things.
thatsnotsweg
7 years ago
I agree with you wholeheartedly. Elder Sims are missing so much when it comes to gameplay, including clothes. I have so much trouble dressing my elders in a way that seems genuine.
FaerieRose84
6 years ago
I'd like some jeans that are neither skinny nor low rise.