Why is there a lack of teen clothes available to download?

[Karasu20]

As some of you may know I am writing a teen drama in the story section so I really am looking everywhere for teen clothes/accessories.

I've come to the realization that creators and the game itself dont really have teen options. I just want to know why? why can't the teens in the game have the same clothes as the adults?

It just really bugs me that I can barely find teen clothes (and its next to impossible to find male teen clothes).

I feel like teens in sims 2 had more options because they were able to do more stuff (stay out late, party,etc..) and in sims 3 they are basically treated like 12 year olds.

[writerchick]

I've come to the realization that creators and the game itself dont really have teen options. I just want to know why? why can't the teens in the game have the same clothes as the adults?

Because teen clothes require a different sized mesh than their adult counterparts. So it's basically the same as creating a totally different outfit/mesh.

It just really bugs me that I can barely find teen clothes (and its next to impossible to find male teen clothes).

I feel like teens in sims 2 had more options because they were able to do more stuff (stay out late, party,etc..) and in sims 3 they are basically treated like 12 year olds.

TS2 didn't have a lot of clothing options for toddlers, children, teens, or elders, either. A lot of what I used for those age groups in TS2 was CC. Since we're only two+ years into TS3, the creative community hasn't caught up to the demand.

[Robodl95]

I think it's the opposite - teens are carbon copies of adults. Through 5 expansions they still haven't gotten any clothing that is unique to them. Don't let me start on the weird fish lip and pudgy faces. Your face changes a little in that time period but since when are fishlips a teen characteristic? Generations improves teens gameplay wise (moodswings, partying, pranks, etc). Anyhow teens are still better off than elders.

[Zokugai]

You know what your obvious answer is, Karasu.

Figure out how to make clothing (tutorials exist on this site) and do it yourself. Then share it with everyone else.

[Karasu20]

Except I really don't have the time to do that anymore.

Maybe if I was back in high school where I had a lot of free time.

[kiatyn]

have you tried looking at other sites?

http://www.clubcrimsyn.com/

and

http://www.digitalperversion.net/gardenofshadows/index.php

have lots of different clothing items for sims 2 and 3.

[Srikandi]

Except I really don't have the time to do that anymore.

Maybe if I was back in high school where I had a lot of free time.

A quick and easy way to lose the sympathy of modders is to imply that your time is more valuable than theirs ;)

If you want to be pointed to teen clothes (or anything else), try the WCIF forum under Help.

[Karasu20]

I didnt mean to offend anyone =/

I'm just saying that for me personally I would not be able to do it.

I'm sure there are plenty of modders that fit it into busy schedules, and hats off to them.

[ani_]

I'm actually more interested in knowing why did EA decided elders need so many mini-skirts, but not that many knee high ones.

[CrunkKitty]

I never get teen clothing actually... I never thought about it. I preferred adult clothing since adults have a longer lifespan...

[acid_fairy]

This is something that has always bothered me too.