Change a work outfit step by step
- Load the household and click the Sim with the job, so they are the active Sim.
- Open the cheat console. On console the box opens with all four shoulder buttons: L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 on PlayStation, LB + LT + RB + RT on Xbox.
- Type
sims.modify_career_outfit_in_casand press Enter. - Create a Sim opens on the career outfit. Change the clothes, hair or accessories.
- Confirm with the check mark to go back to live mode.
The Sim needs a job first. If they don't have one yet, add it with testingcheats true and careers.add_career plus the career's name. The career list has the exact name for every EA career.
What the cheat does in the game code
The command lives in the game's own script file server_commands/cas_commands (checked in version 1.129.39 on November 11, 2026). Reading it explains most of the questions players ask:
| Fact from the code | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Registered as a Live command | Works with testingcheats off, like motherlode |
| Flagged to need a save that allows cheats | It won't run in a save where cheats are locked |
| Takes the active Sim, or an optional Sim ID | Click the right Sim before typing it |
Prints No valid target specified. when it finds no Sim | That message means no Sim was selected, not that the cheat is broken |
| Sends the game a request to open Create a Sim in its career mode | Create a Sim opens on the work outfit, not on everyday wear |
It is base game code, so no pack is needed.
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Career outfit cheat not working?
- "No valid target specified." Click your Sim's portrait so they are active, then type it again.
- Unknown command. Check the spelling: underscores, and
casat the end. Copy it from this page. - The old uniform came back. Many careers hand out a new uniform at each level, so a promotion can replace your edit. Type the cheat again after the promotion.
- Nothing happens at all. The command is blocked in saves that lock cheats. Try it in another save.
- Mods installed? Right after a game update, an outdated mod can break the interface. Test once with mods turned off in Game Options.
Want work that feels more like a real job, not just new clothes? See the active career mods.
FAQ
Does sims.modify_career_outfit_in_cas need testingcheats?
No. The game registers it as a Live command, the kind that runs with testingcheats off.
Can I change a work outfit on PS5 or Xbox?
Open the cheat box with the four shoulder buttons and type the same command with the on-screen keyboard. The console versions ask you to confirm before cheats turn on, and cheats turn off trophies and achievements.
Why did my Sim's work outfit change back?
A promotion can bring the uniform of the new career level. Use the cheat again after each promotion.
Is there a mod for career outfits?
You don't need one. The cheat is part of the base game and does the job without anything in your Mods folder.