Summary
- Dive into free custom content for male Sims to create stylish looks in The Sims 4.
- Trendy hairstyles, clothing, accessories, and more are available from talented creators.
- Stay updated with new CC releases to keep male Sims fashionable and on-trend.
For players who enjoy customizing their Sims, it’s no news that the Create-A-Sim options in The Sims 4 for male Sims are relatively scarce compared to their female counterparts, particularly in terms of clothing, hairstyles, and accessories. Most official and community-made content is typically geared towards female Sims, making creating fashionable and good-looking male Sims challenging.
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Thankfully, there are plenty of custom content (CC) treasures designed for male frames to be found and downloaded for free. This topic will gather the best CC choices for male Sims, equipping Simmers with everything they need to create stylish men in The Sims 4.
Updated February 8, 2025, by Stephanie Harris: Since this article was published, EA has continued to release various exciting additions and patches to update customization options for male Sims. With the 25th Anniversary of the Sims this year, there have never been so many options for Sims 4 players to create unique Sims. Custom content creators within the Sims community have also been busy crafting high-quality content for male Sims. Notable creators such as Xiuminuwu and AdrienPastel have dropped impressive collections, including custom hairstyles, clothing sets, and accessories that add depth and diversity to male Sim’s wardrobes. With that in mind, now is a great time to refresh this list to showcase even more user-created content and keep male Sims on-trend.
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Xiuminuwu’s Clothing Collections
Versatile Fashion For Teens And Young Adults
From cozy winter wear to trendy campus outfits, Xiuminuwu is the go-to creator for male Sims. Xiuminuwu takes inspiration from real-world fashion and perfectly places it into The Sims universe, with each item completed with Simlish to enhance its integration.
The First Love collection is a stylish mix of an academic style with a relaxed, laid-back vibe, ideal for Adolescent and Young Adult Sims. Another must-have collection by Xiuminuwu is The On The Snow set, which is the perfect add-on to the Sims skiing expansion, The Sims 4: Snowy Escape, adding fashionable items to Sims’ snowy adventures. Since this article was first posted, Xiuminuwu has also released the Impossible Collection, featuring lots of colorful and stylish pieces inspired by 90s and Y2K fashion, perfect for teens and young adults.
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Hats And Headwear
Hats And Headphones For Every Outfit
When it comes to shaping a Sim’s style and personality, it’s all in the details, so Simmers can never have enough hats, headphones, and other accessories downloaded.
From baseball caps to beanies, some must-have hats include the Sadhat by Whimp 1337, the Simlish Cap by Bobnewbie, and the Siren Beanie by Xiuminuwu. Pralinesims’ Insolence Headphones are the go-to option for overhead headphones, coming in 6 different versions and 10 colors. Pralinesims also made the OZONE Wireless Earbuds, which are incredibly realistic-looking and add a subtle element of realism to The Sims gameplay.
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Fashionable Workwear
Essential Clothes For A Modern Work Wardrobe
There are not a lot of workwear choices in The Sims 4, especially stylish options; thankfully, Simmers can address this gap in their male Sims’ wardrobes with CC.
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Players can mix and match various pieces from the creator, AdrienPastel, who specializes in trendy professional clothing for male Sims. Their Patreon includes a range of office-appropriate clothing, such as the Harry Shirt, Nelson Vest, Barry Sweater, and the Mark Outfit. If players prefer to download all the essentials in one pack, Blue Collar Boys by Softehaze is the perfect pick.
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Body Hair by Luumia And More
For Customizing Male Sims From Young Adults to Seniors
Body hair is a category often overlooked in the Sims 4, and the content available in the base game is simply not as realistic or varied as the CC options created by fellow Simmers.
For the best body hair options, Simmers need look no further than Luumia’s creations, which have a bunch of options suiting all body types. These are great for adding focused character detail to bring Sims to life. Luumia has since started working for EA, meaning they can’t upload CC anymore, but other creators have adapted the original Body Hair V5+ pack to include more styles. Some of the best edits come from Plantyl, a creative Simmer who releases not only CC but fantastic builds and mods too.
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Stylish Sportswear
Athletic Attire For The Gym Or Everyday
One area in which the modding community particularly excels is in athletic clothes. Whether hitting the gym, going for a jog, or just lounging at home, there are plenty of CC options to keep Sims looking comfortable and fashionable.
Cee’s Equinox Collection has many Maxis Match items for streetwear-inspired athleisure looks, including oversized sweatshirts, slides, and a smartwatch. Rona_Sims has a great selection of athletic clothing for fans of realistic-looking alpha CC, including the NIKE Sportswear Set, which features logo-branded joggers, t-shirts, and stylish shorts.
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Tattoos
Creative Tattoo Options That Inject Personality
Tattoos are an easy way to add personality to Sims’ appearance. That’s why CC creators have created a vast catalog of tattoos for Simmers to explore and add a new dimension to their male Sims. These tattoos vastly exceed those currently available in Sims 4 content.
BibidSims is a notable artist when it comes to tattoos. They have plenty of edgy but simple designs, such as their Hell Shell hand tattoos and Doodle Arm and Face tattoos. If Simmers wish to download a complete collection, the Nocturne Tattoos set by Peachiiesims, which includes 56 swatches of 90s-inspired intricate designs, is the number one choice.
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Maxis Match Hairstyles By JohnnySims
Hairstyles That Blend Style With The Sim’s 4 Aesthetic
Many Simmers exclusively use Maxis Match CC, which is content that follows the unique art style established by The Sims 4‘s game developer. Using Maxis Match helps CC to fit well with the rest of the items in the game, creating perfect outfits with a combination of original Sims content and refreshing ideas from custom creators. Artist JohnnySims has designed plenty of hugely popular Maxis Match hairstyles for masculine Sims.
Some of JohnnySims’ best creations include Sean Hair, which is a must-have modern middle-part hairstyle that suits many male Sims. The Morgan Hair stands out for its stylish, long, pushed-back style that comes in 24 swatches and is hat-compatible. For Simmers seeking the perfect short curly look, the Raymond Hair comes in two stunning variants. Lastly, perfect for Sims with textured hair, the Dominic Hair is a gorgeous long-loc hairstyle that is suitable and stylish for Teenage Sims, Adults, and Elders alike.
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Male Accessories By Christopher067
Trendy Necklaces And Earrings To Elevate Every Look
It can be tough to find cool accessories for male Sims in The Sims 4, especially for Sims who want to stand out from the crowd. Thankfully, custom content artist Christopher067 specializes in such items. Players can visit Christopher067’s profile on the CC-shopping hub, The Sims Resource, and find a vast catalog of trendy necklaces and earrings.
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Their most popular accessory is the Alexander necklace, which has amassed more than 200,000 downloads. This stylish set of layered necklaces is available in 21 metal swatches and includes a chunky chain and a vintage-looking cross. Players can pair this set with the Regal or Ritual earring, both of which can be downloaded separately for specific ears.
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Gorilla X3’s Clothing Sets
Everyday Fashion Staples And Basics
Talented custom content creator Gorilla X3 is dedicated to bridging the fashion divide in The Sims 4 by providing stylish options for men’s casual wear. Their CC perfectly blends Maxis Match and Alpha-CC, creating incredibly detailed pieces.
Some of their best items include the Basic Sweaters, which come in 40 beautiful swatches, and the effortlessly cool tucked-in Layered T-shirt, which comes with an edgy lock necklace. Their relaxed straight-fit Cream Jeans are the perfect staple piece for every outfit and come in 30 different swatches. Gorilla X3 also has excellent choices for outerwear, with the checked long Single Coat being a must-download.
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Male Skin Overlays
The Perfect Skin Details To Add Life To Sims
Skin overlays and presets can often be overlooked when shopping for CC, but they are the key to creating unique and realistic-looking Sims, especially for Simmers who like to focus on facial details.
RemusSirion created the hugely popular Male Skin 12 Overlay, which has amassed over 300,000 downloads for a reason: it redefines Maxis facial features and skin tones with 47 shade variants, adding a touch of realism and individuality to each Sim. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the Cartoon Style Genetics Set by Northern Siberia Winds, which emphasizes The Sims 4‘s cartoonish aesthetic, enhancing its softness and exaggerating the features often seen in animated characters.
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K-Pop-Inspired Hairstyles By The Kunstwollen
Trendsetting Male Hairstyles
The Kunstwollen is a Maxis Match custom content creator that is popular for creating incredible items inspired by K-pop idols who are known for their bold and trendy hairstyles.
They offer a variety of must-have male hairstyles, the best of which includes the Bulletproof hair, which is a long, messy haircut that features curtain bangs and wispy strands, and the Johan hair, which is another K-pop-inspired staple hairstyle with two variations and edgy, dark roots. Players can check out The Kunstwollen’s Patreon to discover all their other fashionable hairstyles, including the Tiger Cub Hair.
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Clothing Sets By Whimp1337
Goth And Alternative Outfits For Unique Sims
To inject variety into The Sims 4 gameplay, crafting distinctive styles for each Sim is an excellent idea. Opting for a gothic and alternative aesthetic can be a great choice to add an edgy element to a Sim’s personality, and Whimp1337’s creations come in handy for showing this off.
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Some of their most interesting options include the Worldwide Outfit, the Goth Outfit, and the Smiling Sout Outfit. Each outfit comes in a variety of unconventional, bold, and dark swatches.
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Male Hairstyles By Simstrouble
Must-Have Medium To Long Hairstyles
If Simmers are looking for basic must-have hairstyles for their male Sims, then Simstrouble’s creations are the ideal place to look. Simstrouble’s content is Maxis Match and is of such high quality that it looks official.
Some of the most popular CCs they offer include the Reakwon Hairstyle, which is a gorgeous medium-length braid hairstyle that also comes in a female option. The Carmine Hairstyle is a smart and short hairstyle great for every day. Lastly, the Dennis Hairstyle is a medium-length beachy and slicked-back haircut that is perfect for players with the Island Living expansion pack.
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Beards And Facial Hair
Realistic Beards And Stubble For Masculine Sims
The facial hair section is one of the most limiting areas of CAS for male Sims. In response, custom content creators have stepped in to provide Simmers with a range of highly detailed, natural-looking beards.
For Maxis Match fans, the Beard Set by Greenllamas is a must-have. It comes with three beard designs: trimmed stubble, heavy stubble, and a full beard. These beards come in EA swatches, which means they can match the base game’s hair colors. For more realistic-looking beards, Intro is the go-to custom content creator. This Beard Collection includes three highly detailed beards, each in over 15 realistic shades, suitable for not just Adults but also Elder Sims.
Another great set of realistic beards comes from Luumia’s Emilio Beard and Dayton Stubble set, which offers simple yet scruffy options for stylish male Sims. Luumia also has a great collection of men’s hairstyles that look so realistic they fit perfectly with the original Sims content. Just like base game hairstyles, they come in all classic Sims 4 hair colors.
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Minimalist Clothing By KK’s Creation
Must-Have Street Style Outfits
KK’s Creation is a go-to custom content creator for essential street-style male clothing. With their CC, players can craft a minimalist wardrobe for male Sims, full of simple and timeless items that can be mixed and matched easily.
Some suggestions include the Basic Set 07, which comes with vintage-branded sweaters and high-waist pants featuring a stylish belt and chain. The Basic Set 15 is another must-have collection comprising laid-back baggy jeans and a sweater vest. Their designs regularly use real-life brands such as Nike, Champion, and Puma, which add an extra layer of detail and realism to Sims’ appearances.
Shoes That Complete Any Outfit
Surprisingly, stylish footwear is one of the most challenging items to find for male Sims, so custom content creator Jius-Sims has provided the perfect solution.
When it comes to shoes, Jius-Sims is the go-to creator. Their Men’s Shoes Collections 03 includes almost all the smart and casual footwear male Sims will ever need, such as slip-on sandals, ankle boots, and leather loafers. For more laid-back vibes, Simmers can download the hugely popular Sneakers Collection 04, which comes with a great selection of low-top and high-top sneakers in diverse swatches that suit both male and female Sims.
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Alpha CC Hairstyles For Men By MoooD
Realistic And Highly-Detailed Hairstyles
While some players prefer Maxis Match hairstyles, others opt for alpha CC, designed to mimic real-life hair textures and provide a more detailed and lifelike appearance for Sim characters.
MoooD is a talented CC artist who offers a vast selection of modern hairstyles designed for men using the alpha style. Simmers should check out Number 56 for a messy middle-part haircut, Number 73 for a longer, shaggy hairstyle, and Number 68 for a fringe hairstyle. Each hair strand is incredibly detailed and can be captured in even higher quality if players download the HQ Mod, which MoooD specifically designs their items for so players can take exceptional in-game photos.
Sims 4
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September 2, 2014
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Electronic Arts