31 Sims 4 Formal Dress CC Picks for All Your Special Events
Looking for the best Sims 4 formal dress cc picks?
Whether your sim is headed to the Starlight Accolades or they’re hosting a wedding, these downloads are for you. They’re all free, base game compatible, and expertly designed.
From floor-length formal pieces to sexy and short, these are the best Sims 4 formal dresses for you.
Best Sims 4 Formal Dress CC Downloads
1. Let It Be Me Mini Set by Joliebean
The Let It Be Me Mini Set is absolutely gorgeous if you’re looking for a slick, sexy, floor-length dress.
This slip dress is base game compatible, it features 35 silky swatches. There is also an elbow-length glove that you can pair with it for some real drama.
2. Madeleine Dress by Blue Craving
The Madeline Dress is a simple, classic formal dress that comes in 16 fashionable swatches.
There’s a white swatch if you want something simple for a wedding, but I like the rest of the swatches–perfect for awards shows and events.
3. Evenings With You Dress by Black Lily
The Evenings With You Dress is a 2-piece outfit that’s PERFECT for more formal occasions.
There are 30 swatches that are base game compatible, and is perfect for teens, young adults and adults.
This is a full outfit, and you can’t split up the items.
4. Vintage Corset Dress by HuiEn
If you’re looking for a princess-style dress, this Vintage Corset Dress is perfect for you. This isn’t going to be the most run-of-the-mill dress when it comes to formal–but it’s definitely super cute.
There are 2 versions of this dress, one has 7 swatches and the other has 7. I love the pretty corset top, and I think I prefer the bottom that has 2 layers.
5. Elisabeth Dress by Blue Craving
Blue Craving makes some AMAZING dresses (a few I’ve featured on this list), and the Elisabeth Dress is simply gorgeous.
This reminds me very much of a Disney princess–or maybe something similar to Fiona from Shrek?
Overall this dress comes in 16 stylish swatch choices, including an array of gorgeous reds and pinks, and greens and blues. I love that it has a tad bit of a mesh around it.
6. Delicate Dress by QICC
The Delicate Dress comes in 2 lengths–short and long, and both are a ton of fun.
This dress features a layered skirt with a sequinned mid-section and 15 color swatches. I feel this clothing item is worn more for a fiesta style shindig, which makes it a ton more fun.
It’s perfect for teens and older, and it’s base game compatible.
7. Alicia Dress by Blue Craving
The Alicia Dress features a wrap-around ribbon that provides a simple neckline to a shoulder-less dress.
This option has some embroidery on the skirt of the dress, paired with some lace details on the bodice. It’s a truly elegant choice.
8. Trophy Wife Dress by Joliebean
If you want something a little sexier for your formal wear, the Trophy Wife Dress is for you. It features a VERY low-cut (AKA non-existent) front on this dress.
It’s a base game compatible dress that features 30 bold swatches that all have a gorgeous silk look and feel to them. This is probably not going to be the best office party dress.
Pair it with some cute, flirty cc shoes.
9. Carla Dress by Blue Craving
If you want a little more lace but still want to preserve the traditional wedding style, the Carla Dress is for you.
This dress has 16 swatches, a v-neckline and a slight off-the-shoulder design. I love the lace bodice and the gorgeous color choices. It’s a long-sleeved dress, perfect for cooler fall months.
10. Olivia Dress by Joliebean
Wedding dresses are formal, so I decided that at least one of them needed to be included on this list–that’s where the Olivia Dress comes in.
This dress is featured in the Love That Journey for Us. It has 31 different swatches that are perfect if you’re looking for something that’s not made for a wedding.
11. Vintage Summer Dress by Miiko
If you want a dress that has a bit more of a cottagecore vibe to it, then the Vintage Summer Dress is for you. It has a bit of a fairy feel to it, and comes in 5 light swatches with 1 traditional black choice.
This dress is base game compatible, and features a lace neckline and bottom. The bodice is a slightly darker color, giving it a look of a bit of a corset.
12. Ilona Gown by Sifix
The Ilona Gown is a classic mermaid style that features a hugged hip and fitted silhouette that looks gorgeous. It comes in 15 gorgeous, glossy colors–perfect for EVERY occasion.
This dress features a GORGEOUS bow on the back with a flowy skirt. If you’re looking for something elegant and form-fitting, this is the option for you.
13. Sweetheart Dress Set by Miiko
I included the Sweetheart Dress Set in the long length option, but the truth is it comes in both long and short. This base game compatible dress features a lacy top and silky bottom.
In total there are 15 swatch colors. It’s worth noting that this dress isn’t really shoe compatible, primarily based on the skirt though it does work with some of the shoe options created by Miiko.
14. Shyla Sari by Blue Craving
If you’re looking for a gorgeous sari to add to your game, the Shyla one is for you–seriously it’s AMAZING.
This dress option comes in 8 options, all of them intricately detailed. This dress does have a bit of underboobage you need to be aware of, but let’s be honest–it’s the sims, you can wear what you want.
15. Backless Dress / Top – Coquette Collection by LuxySims
This Backless Dress features a gorgeous but simple design.
It’s a thin strapped dress that features a low back and a very simple skirt design. It comes in 10 classic swatches.
These can be found in both the long dress and top section of CAS, and are HQ compatible.
16. On Your Mind Dress by Black Lily
The On Your Mind Dress is simple and revealing–it features a LONG slit that starts mid-thigh. There’s also side cutouts and an overall low back.
This dress feels a bit sporty, probably because of the top white seam.
There are 18 swatches that cover pretty much every color of the rainbow. It’s base game compatible and works for sims that are teens or older.
17. Kaycee Dress by Joan Campbell Beauty
The Kaycee Dress is a simple, silky dress with cute spaghetti straps and a scoop neck. It has a very simple silhouette that’s perfect for parties, weddings and other luxury get-togethers.
All-in-all you get 14 bold color choices with this new mesh. It’s a great simple date night outfit–or for something fancier.
18. Emma Regency Dress by Historical Sims Life
The Emma Regency Dress has a very historical, Bridgerton-like style to it.
It’s a new base game compatible mesh with 14 color swatches to choose from.
I love the puffy sleeves and detailed hemline–it’s perfect if you’re courting someone before the big ball.
If your sim is trying to keep it goth-looking but still formal, I recommend the black.
19. Lena Dress by Stephanie
For those looking for a classic black dress, this Lena style is for you.
Black isn’t your only choice with this dress, but I do love the silky black paired with the gold belt. It has spaghetti straps and a small v-neck design–and there are 25 swatches total.
I highly recommend pairing it with some cute, classy nails.
Midi Dress
20. Stella Dress by Kumikya
The Stella Dress is cute and strapless.
While it’s not the most formal choice, it would absolutely work for a more formal situation–especially if you’re not the bell of the ball.
This dress features 20 stylish swatches, and it looks cute on pretty much any sim.
21. Brielle Dress by Blue Craving
The Brielle Dress is an option you can dress up or down, and it’s perfect for the colder months.
This is a GORGEOUS sweater dress. It features long sleeves, a turtleneck and a high slit that lands just under the hip. You get 16 swatches with this dress, and it has some lovely and moody styles.
Pair it with some equally as moody makeup for a sharp look.
22. Origami Dress by Pixelunivairse
This Origami Dress features a t-shirt style top with a front-slit on the side leg.
It’s a really simple dress that can be worn on pretty much any occasion–from Christmas dinner to an awards show.
With this download you pretty much get an elegant version of a t-shirt dress.
23. I Put A Spell – Asymmetric Dress by Blue Cravings
The I Put A Spell dress is perfectly witchy, and I kind of love it.
This is an asymmetrical dress that features a low scooped neckline and a short skirt front with a low bottom. It’s an edgy and elegant design.
I happen to love the gold accents.
24. Valentine Collection Dress by busra-tr
The Valentine Collection Dress is perfect for those that want something more elegant and alpha. The dress is gorgeously glittered and features 12 awesome color swatches.
This collection actually comes with a VERY fancy dress and a skimpy piece of lingerie–in this post we’re specifically looking at the dress as the outfit is a bit NSFW.
25. Carnival Kit Dress by simcelebrity00
If you’re looking for something edgier, the dress from the Carnival Kit Add-ons.
You don’t need the Carnival Kit for this to work, as it’s been made base game compatible.
This Simcelebrity00 cc set features 25 color swatches to choose from that are all perfectly Maxis Match.
Short Dresses
26. Oh Santa! Short Dress by Joliebean
The Oh Santa! dress is gorgeous.
This short dress is base game compatible and features a tiered ruffled skirt that’s super cute. You get 10 color swatches including the cute gold and bold red.
It has a nice v-neck with a cute waist belt, and it fits perfectly into a formal setting.
27. Starlight Dress by simcelebrity00
The Starlight Dress is short and cute, perfect for visiting a celebrity hot spot.
It’s a base game compatible dress that features 24 color swatches, and works for teens or older. This is the PERFECT dress for your next appearance at the Starlight Accolades.
28. phlox dress by Sundial Sims
The Phlox Dress is a tad bit more modest (though it does have a low neckline).
For teens and older, this dress has 13 color swatches and features a bit of a wrap-style mid-section that’s elegant.
29. Carla Dress by Blue Craving
The Carla Dress feels elegant and edgy.
Inspired by a Chanel Dress, this one features a fitting midsection with an overall layered design.
All 8 color swatches are gorgeous and deep, and while this is a shorter dress the palette is great for winter.
30. Bella Goth Mini Set by simcelebrity00
If you want a Maxis Match, elevated version of Bella Goth’s dress, then this download is for you.
It features her classic burgundy-red dress with a wrap-knot front and a mid-thigh hemline. In total you get 25 swatches–24, plus this special red one.
This set also has a hairstyle, glove and matching hair clips.
31. Earth Angel Party Dress by GildedGhosts
For a historical, formal choice the Earth Angel Party Dress is for you.
This dress features a cute, puffy skirt with a high neckline that’s closed at the back with a bow. It’s a brand new 1950s style mesh that has 5 different, perfectly-picked swatches.
It might actually be one of my favorite dresses on this list.
Final Thoughts: Sims 4 Formal Dress CC
Whether you want something to meet-and-greet your fans, or you need something to head to wear to your mother’s third wedding–there’s a Sims 4 formal dress cc option for you out there.
I particularly like something historical and graceful. But there are also some artful, elegant, edgy and sexy options too.
