What we adore about the Sims 4 is the endless custom content that keeps the game fresh and exciting! Simmers can use CC to play through their favorite time periods and we could not be more excited about it! In this post, we will highlight some of the best post-Victorian Era Sims 4 historical CC you can add to your game for free.
Sims 4 Historical CC: Post-Victorian Clothes, Hair, And Accessories
Despite only being 25 years old, The Sims franchise has allowed players to experience everything from Medieval times to the somewhat-distant future through its various offerings. With the option of using custom content players have even more choice of what time period they want their characters living in, thanks to dedicated CC and mod makers.
We’ve reworked this list with over 35 great pieces of historical CC specifically from the post-Victorian Era, also known as The Gilded Age.
1890s Hair Set
3 variations on one style to represent the subtle changes that popular fashion goes through over time.
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1867 – Őfelsége, a Királyné
We love the details on the bodice of this dress!
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Järnefelt Walking Suit
What a stunning frock! Chose from deep mourning colors, demure pastel hues, or bold striped styles with over 20 swatches on this elegant outdoor dress.
Click here to download!Dans la Salle à Manger
This simple dress includes an overlay for the bodice, allowing you to mix & match for tons of outfit possibilities.
Click here to download!At The Theater Clothing Set
A collection of dresses & accessories is inspired by several paintings. Your sims will emulate that elegance effortlessly when sporting pieces from this ensemble.
Click here to download!Robe de Magdeleine
This dress is a wonderful meeting between simple styling and elaborate fashion, combining simple details like a Peter Pan collar with multi-layer sleeves and a grand skirt. A wonderful garment for a sim living a privileged life who prefers to dress more simply.
Click here to download!Martha Dress
A simple frill-collared dress that looks just as nice having tea with the neighbour as it does fetching groceries in a gold rush town.
Click here to download!1890 Ladybird Costume
Costumes have been a part of Halloween-adjacent celebration for centuries, and your decades-challenge sims should be able to dress up too! This sweet ensemble is themed after a ladybird/ladybug in a lovely late-19th century silhouette for your 1890’s sims and those who just like dressing that way.
Click here to download!Katrin – An Early 1870s Evening Dress
A dramatic bustle dress in 26 colorways that run the gamut from bold, almost costumelike designs to demure pastel pairings.
Click here to download!Kaisa – An 1870s Dress
A stunning bustle dress for cold walks and outdoor festivals that’s sure to turn a few heads.
Click here to download!Inès – An 1890s Daydress
This dress comes in 150 swatches making it the last piece you’ll ever need to download for femme sims from the 1890’s.
Click here to download!1890s Ball Gown
This elegant dress comes with 3 optional accessories for the chains and/or flower details along the top, chest, or waist, making it incredibly versatile.
Click here to download!1895 AF Silk Visiting Walking Dress
A shiny layered dress available in 24 swatches; one for every hour of the day!
Click here to download!1898 Evening Gown
The dress has 22 swatches in 2 different versions, giving you a total of 44 options!
Click here to download!Mary-Louise | 1861 Walking Dress
A pretty, puffy dress that looks lovely on femme sims regardless of what side of “the pond” they’re on!
Click here to download!The Reformer
More historical than costume-y, the Reformer set includes 5 dresses in feminist styles following the fashions of 1885-1909. They’re designed to not need constricting corsets and layers of petticoats, favoring comfort and wearability over a stuff silhouette.
Click here to download!Various Gowns
Maternity, sleep, and dressing gowns all cleverly frankenmeshed from Discover University’s grad robes. There are some bloody/spooky swatches to some of the garments; check the original post for details.
Click here to download!Semihistorical Nightgown
Long-sleeved nightgowns that bear a loosely historical silhouette for period players.
Click here to download!Trois Femmes Aux Ombrelles
A small set for 1880’s ladies which includes a bustle skirt, flower boutonnieres and hair accessories, a parasol, and an umbrella.
Click here to download!Dans la Serre
Dresses, bonnets, and bows for femme framed sims that will have them looking as pretty as a painting.
Click here to download!Late Victorian Winterwear
Take your late Victorian/Gilded Age Era sims out for a wonderful winter outing in this collection of fashionable cold weather clothing.
Click here to download!Chestnut Ridge Collection (BGC)
While not Gilded Age specifically, this 19th century American western collection will slot into an 1800’s historical save quite nicely in worlds such as its namesake.
Click here to download!1895 Toddler Female Dress For Colder Days
A cozy dress to keep your little lasses nice and toasty during their walks in the snow.
Click here to download!1890s Coats Converted For Toddler Girls
A pair of precious Toddler coats from the 1890’s—there are versions for Children as well which are linked in the original post!
Click here to download!Meet Kirsten Recolors
A slew of recolors for a since-deleted dress (don’t worry, you can get the mesh with the recolors) in lots of pretty historical colors and patterns.
Click here to download!1890s Dresses For Girls
This trio of dresses are fantastic for little girls in a range of circumstances—wear them for Everyday, Formal, Party, outdoors, and more!
Click here to download!1894 Triple Cape Coat For Boys
This fun frock will not only keep your sim warm, but it proves the perfect garment for those who wish to imagine themselves as a bird, bat, dragon, and more!
Click here to download!1893 Outfit + Hat For Boys
A very versatile outfit for young masc sims, each color with a matching hat. There’s even a special colorway for mourning/funeral purposes.
Click here to download!Gilded Glory
4 dashing uniform variants for sims in the late 1860’s perfect for a gala, military parade, or royal meeting. Don’t forget the mesh (linked in post)!
Click here to download!1898 Morning Robe For Men
Before the days of wrinkled joggers and ratty t-shirts, masc framed sims rocked handsome attire like this robe to start their day.
Click here to download!1896 Men’s And Youths’ Ulster
A thick, long overcoat for masc-framed sims to keep out the chill of a 19th century winter.
Click here to download!Choi Han’s Fashion Set
Late 1890’s fashion based on the attire of creator HappyLifeSims’ OC which features a hat, suit jacket, and accessory durumagi.
Click here to download!Sherlock Holmes The Awakened’ Fashion Set & Smoking Pipes
A suit, top hat, and 2 different types of mouth accessory pipe as taken from/inspired by the game Sherlock Holmes The Awakened, which takes place in 1894.
More on SNOOTYSIMS: If you’re suffering from a lack of immersion in your historical game play due to things like mobile phones and computers, you might be interested in some low-tech overrides.
Final Thoughts
Sims of all ages can happily slide into a Gilded Age play through thanks to this collection of Sims 4 Historical CC. If you’ve been playing a Victorian Era save and are ready to move forward, you’re sure to find a new favorite from our list. And if you’ve never played a historical save and you’re ready to move backward, you’re also sure to find a new favorite on our list!
Until next time, happy simming!
Just want to Inform you that Acanthus is not currently involved in the Sims4 mod community anymore and left in 2020 and deleted their links to all their mods and CC.
Thanks for letting us know, Alesaa. I will add this post to my list of pieces that need to be revisited/updated.
Alessa, I went ahead and updated this post and any links to Acanthus’ content has been confirmed to be available for download. Enjoy!