As a longtime Pokemon fan, I live for that thrill of embarking on grand new adventures in vivid new regions brimming with undiscovered creatures. But I also can‘t resist the lure of customization – after all, journeying in style makes questing even more exciting!
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet quench both desires by inviting players into the sprawling open world of Paldea as a studious scarlet or violet-clad trainer. But school uniforms get dull after hundreds of hours roaming rolling hills and packed city streets. That‘s why I was ecstatic to discover the games‘ robust clothing change system – opening up oodless mix-and-match outfit options to unlock.
In this guide, join me in digging deep into the dress-up potentials of Gen 9. We‘ll tour in-game clothing stores stuffed with fresh fashion, troubleshoot item compatibility, and explore tips for creatively expressing yourself through fab looks. So grab your wallet and Rotom Phone as we unlock the secrets to changing clothes in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!
Accessing Outfit Customization Menus
The first step on any shopping spree is accessing your closet – here’s how to pull up scarlet and violet’s wardrobe-changing interfaces:
Open Main Menu
- Button: X
- Icon: Bag
Select Customization Icon
- Icon: Shirt/dress symbol
This opens your character customization menu with various outfit categories:
Source: Attack of the Fanboy
Here you can mix-and-match tops, bottoms, socks, shoes, gloves, backpacks, glasses, and hats. Items you own have color, while locked ones are grayed out.
What makes ScarVi outfit swapping unique are the four seasonal outfit slots. This lets you set totally different cohesive Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter #lewks suited to Paldea‘s dynamic weather and biome conditions.
I adore this touch since it immerses me deeper into the region, dressing practically for desert trips or mountain snowstorm excursions!
Scoping Out Scarlet and Violet‘s Clothing Shops
Unova first introduced clothing stores back in Black and White, but customization remained limited in subsequent games. I‘m thrilled Scarlet and Violet expand options tremendously – every city and some small towns now boast chic boutiques brimming with fashion finds!
As an avid thrifter and deal-hunter, I‘ve made a sport of scoping out the best garment hotspots across Paldea. Here are my top shopping recommendations for fellow Trainers chasing that drip:
Mesagoza
- Fashion Street – Trendy tops & bottoms
Levincia
- Veracidad – Chic outerwear like coats and vests
Cascarrafa
- Capbourg – Refined uniforms and athleisure
- Bagin’s – Backpacks and glasses
Cortondo
- Spec Shack – Standout shoes and socks
Artazon
- Seguro Style – Snazzy gloves and hats
I‘ll never forget my first visit Veracidad in Levincia, trying on fierce corsets, leather jackets, and faux-fur coats. And mesagoza‘s Fashion Street foots the bill for affordable statement tees and shorts for kicking back casual looks.
For key item types, hit Spec Shack for the funkiest footwear, Bagin‘s for chic eyewear and carryalls, and Seguro for crowning touches like fedoras and gloves.
I‘ve logged over 30 hours power-shopping across Paldea – and my purse weeps while my closet rejoices!
Prices
Clothing prices range from ₽100 for simple socks to ₽20,000 for trendy coats. Here‘s the average cost breakdown:
- Tops/Bottoms – ₽500-1,500
- Hats – ₽800
- Backpacks – ₽1,200
- Shoes – ₽1,500
- Socks/Gloves – ₽200
- Glasses – ₽2,000
Battle Raiders in the grass and Ace Trainers around cities to rack up cash for revamping your style!
Specialty Shop Exclusives
Venturing off the beaten path rewards savvy shoppers with exclusive threads you won‘t find anywhere else! Here are prime spots for nabbing one-of-a-kind garb:
- Sokor Village Hat Shop – Berets and caps
- Montenevera Clothier – Elegant dresses
- Levincia Department Store – Luxury bags
I‘ll never forget stumbling on Sokor‘s tucked-away hat boutique while exploring mountain trails. After grabbing an adorable wool beret, I knew seeking small shops offers big customization perks!
Additional Ways To Score New Looks
While shops provide the bulk of fresh fashion, you can also expand your wardrobe through special events, deals, and Umbreon Prime deliveries.
Here are alternate outfit-unlocking methods I‘ve discovered:
- Check Rotom Lotto daily – spin the wheel for clothing prize chances
- Speak to wandering clothiers offering limited-time sales around Paldea
- Complete Starfall Street fashion challenges
- Play Tera Raid events offering garb prizes
- Connect Scarlet and Violet to Pokemon HOME to receive special legacy looks
I once won a coveted Sweet Style Furisode through the Rotom Lotto – which friends envy to this day! So be sure to utilize all outfit-earning avenues.
Developer Insight
Game Director Shigeru Ohmori explained expanding customization options was a development priority for Scarlet and Violet:
“We felt it was important for players to be able to customize the player character to their liking, now that the games were fully transitioning to an open-world style.”
Mission accomplished! Between diverse clothing shops and creative outfit-unlocking methods, players can really tailor unique looks.
Mixing and Matching Items
One downside of robust wardrobes is occasional compatibility clashes. Sometimes hats hover half-off heads, backpacks clip through poufy parkas, or sunglasses sit askew over hairstyles.
Before cementing your hot look, rotate and pan the character model in the dress-up menu slowly, scrutinizing from all angles. Check for glitches like floating feathers, gaping waistbands, or distorted textures.
Unequipped items marked by prohibitory red X’s denote pieces incompatible with other current garb. And remember not all clothing categories play nice – you can‘t pair certain bottoms with tops, for example.
If you spot an insurmountable fit issue, don‘t despair! Unlike previous entries, Scarlet and Violet allow mixing individual items across entire outfits. You can match tops, socks, backpacks, etc. independently rather than needing fully coordinated uniforms.
This flexibility keeps customization feeling fresh even while working around inevitable compatibility quirks. And over time, Nintendo will likely patch the worst offender pieces.
So whether you prefer clashing colors courageously or coordinating complementary hues, embrace fearless fashion that makes you look good according to your taste.
Creative Tips
While uniforms dominate default options, get creative blending categories for head-turning style statements:
- Match various designers like streetwear tops with preppy pleated skirts
- Layer long sleeve tees under strappy sundresses
- Pair loud sneakers with subdued slacks
- Contrast textures like leather jackets over fuzzy jumpers
- Play with asymmetry – gloves on one hand and tights on one leg
And don’t forget to change your seasonal go-to‘s! My autumn outfit rocks a cozy oversized sweater while my spring look goes breezy with relaxed rompers.
The Long Road Here – Evolution of Customization
As a decades-long fan, I‘ve watched (and endured) Pokemon’s sluggish crawl towards contemporary character customization. While previous generations gradually added outfit changes, options remained quite conservative.
But Scarlet and Violet finally deliver the flexibility I’ve craved since Red and Blue! Modern amenities like visible clothing stores, deep wardrobes, and seasonal looks mirror features we expect from 2022 open-world adventure games.
The Series Evolution of Trainer Dress-Up:
- Gen 1 (Red, Blue, Yellow): No changes – stuck as preppy Ash clone
- Gen 2 (Gold, Silver Crystal): Swap shirt/overall colors
- Gen 3 (Ruby, Sapphire Emerald): Add simple headband accessories
- Gen 4 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum): Slight outfit variations like collared shirts
- Gen 5 (Black, White): Unova introduces first clothing stores
- Gen 6 (X,Y): Expanded hair and skin-tone options
- Gen 7 (Sun, Moon): Increased clothing pieces and colors to mix-and-match
- Gen 8 (Sword, Shield): Unique gym uniforms but still limited options
- Gen 9 (Scarlet, Violet): Fully contemporary customization model!
As you can see, options gradually improved over 25 years – but remained quite conservative compared to other modern big-budget franchises.
Which makes Scarlet and Violet’s robust outfit swapping feel particularly revolutionary!
No longer are we just palette swapping default looks. An almost intimidating array of apparel now welcomes mix-and-match experimentation and self-expression! That customization freedom satisfyingly rewards dedicating endless hours to these games as our yearly creature-catching hobby.
In Conclusion…Style Sublimely!
So there you have it – everything you need for changing clothes Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! We scoped swanky clothing stores, troubleshot item testing tricks, squeezed creative combos from the system, and reflected on long-overdue upgrades.
Hopefully you feel empowered to curate that perfect wardrobe to complement your Trainer. And if you have additional tips, share in comments! After all, fashion is a collaborative process and journey we take together.
Now – it’s time I get back to the boutiques! My party Pokémon need matching winter scarves and I simply MUST have this faux-Mew fur coat…
What will you wear during your Paldea adventure? Dazzle us with your daring stylistic inventions!
