So players who aren’t in the know (especially new players) will download a custom CAS item, expect it to look exactly like in the preview photos, and then feel summarily disappointed when expectations don’t meet reality.

When CC creators showcase their content using a Sim, chances are that the Sim is already decked to the nines in other mods, default replacements, and miscellaneous custom cosmetic content. Oftentimes, the Sim used to model the item being marketed is not a vanilla, default Sim. So, here’s the thing with preview photos for CAS items like clothes, skin, hair, and (of course) eyes.