A Little Kit on the Prairie
The Sims 4 Prairie Dreams Kit is finally here! Releasing today, December 11th, and initially revealed in the patch notes of the latest update, we’re going to go over the contents of the newest CAS kit made in collaboration with CC creator @miiko_CC. This new kit adds 25 new assets, so hopefully, this cottagecore-inspired kit will provide a plethora of new looks for your Sims to turn as they sustainably grow their own produce and tend to their flock of chickens.
The Prairie Dreams Kit – Description at a Glance
We’re able to divine the general vibe of the pack from the official EA description.
Embrace the prairie life – Send your Sims outdoors with rustic outfits that balance practicality and charm. Dress for work in the garden with short overalls, check pattern fabrics and leather boots.
Style your Sims for timeless romance – Whether it’s a romantic date or a carefree afternoon under the sun, celebrate love and leisure with vintage outfits, floral patterns and dreamy details.
This kit adds 25 new assets exclusively for Teen to Elder Sims, with an emphasis on clothing items and some accessories. There is a relatively even divide of items for both the Masculine and the Feminine body types, though, as always, Feminine-framed Sims are given slightly more.
In total, feminine-framed Sims get three tops, three bottoms, three full-body outfits, three accessories (an earring, a choker, and a necklace), two pairs of socks, and a pair of stockings.
Masculine-framed Sims get three tops, one bottom, and three full-body outfits.
The hat and shoes included in the pack are unisex and morph perfectly between the two frames.
Tops
Bottoms
Fullbody
Shoes
Accessories
Makeup
Styled Looks – An Assortment of Cute Fits
An ensemble of cute fits. Some using The Prairie Dreams Kit exclusively, and some mixing in Base Game items. These are used with the individual Top and Bottom assets to show how they can be customized.
Our Review of The Sims 4 Prairie Dreams Kit
In my opinion, the Prairie Dreams Kit is a bit of a mixed bag in terms of execution. On the one hand? The texturing of the assets is exquisite. The feminine frame assets all have a level of daintiness that is a theme in @miiko_CC‘s wonderful content…which is sad to say, because this paid kit doesn’t hold a candle to what you can get from this creator for free.
Overall…it all feels a bit…plain? Basic, I feel, would be a better word. Not in its informal day-to-day use, but in that this pack is full of good, plain, basic items you can integrate into your Sim’s fit rotations. Everything is well-textured and looks quite nice, but it just doesn’t pop. The masculine framed items also feel very phoned in. A ribbed tank top? Really? Those overalls??
I’m baffled. Honestly.
“Prairie Dreams” brings about the idea of something more ethereal and whimsical. Something that would play with the obvious cottagecore vibes that the pack’s assets and promotional materials display, but it all feels very safe. Too manicured. Everything is quite solid, but it’s a solid C+, as there isn’t an asset in this kit that screams “hero item” that would rip the fiver (and tax) out of the hand of the average Simmer. Maybe I’m a maximalist, but I want more (all capital letters, bold, italicized) when I purchase a kit. The Sims 4 is now past its 100th piece of downloadable content, and that content needs to be worth my dollar. I fear The Sims 4 Prairie Dreams Kit doesn’t qualify unless you’re console-locked, and the only way you’re able to acquire these items is through this kit.
Also, and this may be a nitpick (but I get paid to nitpick, so, teehee, I’ll mention it anyway), I noticed adverse morphing on one of the dresses for fuller-busted Sims.
This, along with Feminine-framed Sim having very poor morphing on their bodies in Masculine-framed clothing, as well as some iffy morphing with Masculine-framed Sims in Feminine clothing, is somewhat frustrating. Maybe it would be forgivable in an expansion with a dozen other features that needed to be prioritized…but this pack is primarily just the clothing assets.
And they look like this out of the box?
I know some Simmers will grumble about this point in particular, but your gameplay is not the only gameplay that should exist, and fixing this? It’s very simple to do. It is not difficult to make sure the clothing assets snap onto both available Body Frames. This isn’t even speaking exclusively in terms of gender inclusivity (which is very important, and top priority), but also—
Feminine Sim’s can’t have these chinos fit correctly on their body? Really? It would double the usage of the pack if either frame presentation could wear whatever…But I digress.
If you’re looking for more light and feminine clothing in your game, this is the pack. It’s whimsical in a very corporate way, but the beauty of the texturing can’t be denied. Now that I own it, I can definitely see myself using the items a time or two. I think it would pair wonderfully with the CAS assets from The Sims 4 Cottage Living. The full-body feminine frame dresses could also work as nightgowns, and the masculine frame peasant blouse could also become a literal peasant blouse if you want your Sims to look a bit more medieval.
Finally, I will, again, recommend downloading the many amazing pieces of custom content created by @miiko_CC. Not only does her content have a bit more oomph, but it’s completely free! Always be sure to support members of the community when/if you’re able. Even if you don’t create content, your support is always invaluable.
What are your thoughts on this latest custom content creator collaboration? Let us know in the comment section down below, and always know that The Sims Community will bring you all the latest and greatest updates on The Sims 4 and other LifeSim games! Make sure to check out our other The Sims 4 Kits overviews before your next binge purchase.
With thanks to Helgatisha for the poses used in this article.