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We’ve collected some of the best Sims 4 CC you can install to turn your Sims into style icons and homes into catalog shots.
No matter how many expansions I own, Sims 4 CC is always where I turn to add exactly the new outfit or kitchen cabinets that my Sims need. As a life sim, the options are pretty literally endless for possible styles and décor, and fans are constantly making their own custom content sets to fill in the gaps between official game packs. 
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Sims CC has a lengthy history, and now that The Sims 4 has been out for the majority of a decade, there are hundreds of creators and thousands of creations to add to your own game. There’s more great CC out there than I could ever showcase, but for now I can help you get started with some of my favorite content sets for stylish décor, city street fashion, retro hair choices, and more. After weeks of hunting, it’s the very best Sims 4 CC I’ve found.
Once you find a few creators you like, you’ll know where to start your hunt for your next big CC spree. Installing Sims 4 CC is incredibly easy, which we go over below. Just don’t get so carried away on your CC shopping haul that you forget to actually turn on your game and enjoy playing with it all. Not that any of us have ever made that mistake.
We’ve picked some favorites for this list, but every one of the CC creators represented here is extremely prolific. If you like the look of a set, we’ve included links to creators’ archives of downloads so you can find even more excellent custom content to install. Many CC creators offer downloads through their blogs or Patreon pages. We’ve highlighted free to download CC here, but be aware that some creators offer additional content or first access to their CC to monthly Patrons.
Sheabutter has dozens of fantastic hairstyles for Black women that fit right into The Sims 4. The braids collection is particularly lovely, with 41 total styles and variants in the pack and lots of swatch options. Find more on Sheabutter’s blog, and don’t miss the afro and twists collections either.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: AH00B’s Blog
AHarris00Britney is another prolific hair creator focused mostly on women’s hairstyles. They’re individual downloads, so it may take a while to collect everything you like, but it’s well worth the time. There’s just about anything you’d need for straight or curly, short or long hair.
Style: Alpha | Download from: Ebonix’s Patreon
EbonixSims has you taken care of with realistic hairstyles for Black women and men and kids too. The women’s Kenya braids here are a personal favorite, with the multiple clip swatches on top of the hair color options. Don’t miss out on all the years of other hairs, clothing, nails, and accessories on Ebonix’s blog.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: Johnny’s Patreon
Finding Sims 4 male hair CC can feel impossible, let alone Maxis Match style, let alone as a collection. Johnny’s male Sim hairs are consistently great, with modern styles, fun ’90s throwbacks, and more. The Men’s Season collection is a great starting point and you can find a lot more on Johnny’s blog.
Style: Alpha | Download from: The Sims Resource
Long time Sims CC creator Nightcrawler has so many sleek Sims 4 alpha CC hairs to choose from. You’ll mostly find super shiny, fine-haired women’s styles, with the occasional men’s style.
Style: Alpha | Download from: Praline’s Patreon
PralineSims is a staple of the Sims CC scene, and for good reason. There’s years of Praline content to pick from but the Sunflower skin is newest, with a more matte look than some past choices. Don’t miss all the rest of the makeup, eyes, and eyebrow picks on Praline’s blog.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: Simstrouble’s Patreon
Many of Simstrouble’s hairstyles are actually pretty timeless, but they often showcase them with gold jewelry and sweaters that scream ’70s. Think big, long waves and chunky headbands for ladies and lots of chin-length cuts for the men. You can scroll through all the options over on Simstrouble’s blog. 
It’s always tough to dress your Sims in modern casual fashion. All the base game sets just don’t feel very now. Nucrests has tons of base game-style basics, from denim to decent tees, that all feel genuinely current. Snag a few sets and your sims will be prepped for daily wear.
Style: Alpha | Download from: Jius-Sims’ Patreon
If you need the serotonin that only new shoes can provide, download any of Jius’ collections. They have flats, pumps, boots, sneakers, even Crocs. Your Sims are covered for every occasion and location. Jius even has a collection with some men’s essentials. You can window shop all the many options on Jius-Sims’ blog.
Style: Alpha | Download from: The Sims Resource
Between casual and classy is another missing category of Sims styles: athleisure and street wear. DarkNighTt has an abundance of super realistic styles involving crop tops, leggings, oversized sweaters, and more. They’ve also got some high fashion looks, which you can find on their TSR archive.
Style: Alpha | Download from: Seoulsoul’s Patreon
On the even more stylish side are these high fashion looks by Seoulsoul. These Burberry jackets, silk suits, and impractical track wear are all for your Sims who need to look like they’re on a runway at all times. You can find several more great looks on Seoulsoul’s blog.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: Greenllamas’ Patreon
Greenllamas has made tons of Maxis Match hairstyles that are worth checking out, but the Gossip set of dark preppy clothing is a great set that comes with two hairstyles and different outfit pieces for male and female Sims. You can find a ton more, including a Bratz doll-inspired set, on Greenllamas’ blog.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: Happylifesims’ Patreon
If you’re looking for something less modern, Happylifesims has created dozens of 1920s-inspired outfits for your sims. There are all sorts of era-appropriate dresses and hats for your female Sims, slacks and suspenders for your male Sims. Check Happylifesims’ blog to browse a bunch more.
Style: Alpha | Download from: Belaoallure’s Patreon
If you need a lot more Alpha CC, Belaoallure is absolutely full of designs ranging from high fashion to streetwear to lingerie, and some absolutely left field fashion too. The tshirt dress and harness is a fun casual favorite of mine, but there is oh so much more to browse on Belaoallure’s blog.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: Aanhamdan93’s blog
If you need stylish choices for your hijab-wearing Sims, AanHamdan has so many styles with dozens of swatch choices from solids to patterns. Even better, they’re often paired with great CC outfits that won’t leave you struggling to pair a hijab with an appropriately-cut top. Don’t miss all the other hijab and outfit combos they have to choose from. 
The two-part Winter Garden set is laid-back and lovely for making cozy rooms full of plants. Don’t miss the customizable throw pillows and blankets on the sofa, or those hanging plants. You can browse all the other super soothing build sets over on Pierisim’s blog.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: Max20’s Patreon
Max20 has several super versatile build mode sets and the kids room pack is particularly cute. There’s a classic desk with corkboard, a hanging measuring stick, piggy bank, and other great kid clutter to make their rooms feel more lived in. You can catch more sets on Max20’s blog.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: Harrie’s Patreon
Harrie is another very prolific CC creator and the three-part Brownstone collection is a personal favorite for decorating apartments. It isn’t required, but if you have the City Living expansion, the Jasmine Suites and Culpepper Apartments look fantastic with this collection. Find a ton of other sets on Harrie’s blog.
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: SWHSims’ blog
Let’s be real, base game Sims 4 leaves a lot to be desired for PC gamers. The default computers are nothing to brag about and desk options aren’t much better. SWHSims’ streamer kit adds an RGB rig, boom arm mic, an audio mixer, ring light, and desk and shelf set I’m pretty sure I’ve owned. The geometric bed is pretty darn cool too.
Style: TSM | Download from: Simverses’ Blog
If you’re one of many clinging to the 2011 spinoff The Sims Medieval, Simverses has all the stuff you need to head back to the past in The Sims 4. For working on a medieval build, you’ll pretty much want to just grab, well, everything. Yup, there are outfits too!
Style: Maxis Match | Download from: MadameRia’s Patreon
MadameRia’s kitchen set has some really great, basic counters, and even a rolling prep station. But it’s the dishware stacks, potholders, hanging spice rack, cereal box, and several other clutter objects that I really needed. There are other great build mode items, and nice set of six women’s jeans, all on MadameRia’s blog. 
Remember, The Sims 4 disables Mods and CC every time it updates, so you’ll need to re-enable them in the game menu and restart your game after every game update.
If you’re looking to dig for even more custom content beyond the creators and packs we’ve collected here, you could spend weeks and months scouring the internet for more. Sims 4 CC is genuinely endless, but there are some tried-and-true aggregator blogs and sites we recommend you surf:
Many Simmers refer to CC as «Alpha CC» and «Maxis Match.» Alpha CC is intended to look more realistic, often adding special skin textures, eyes, and realistic clothing or furniture. Maxis Match CC is pretty much what it sounds like: custom content by fans that’s designed to match the stylized look of The Sims 4’s original content created by Maxis.
Lauren started writing for PC Gamer as a freelancer in 2017 while chasing the Dark Souls fashion police and accepted her role as Associate Editor and Chief Minecraft Liker in 2021. She originally started her career in game development and is still fascinated by how games tick in the modding and speedrunning scenes. She likes long books, longer RPGs, multiplayer cryptids, and can’t stop playing co-op crafting games.
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