Dress-up Games

Express Yourself with Dress-Up Games

Dress-up games are something that many children play for fun, developing an interest in fashion and expression from a young age. It’s a perfect way to explore various styles and alter your appearance with either subtle or extreme changes. Toy makers like Mattel have long understood this fascination, leading to the creation of iconic brands such as Barbie and Bratz. Dressing up isn’t limited to girls, though. There is plenty of fun to be had for any demographic, especially during special occasions like Halloween or Comic Con–events that inspire everyone to put a little bit of effort into what they wear. In the digital age, online games offer a convenient and exciting way to delve into the art of dressing up. A virtual wardrobe can hold countless outfits, ranging from sensible and straightforward choices to wildly out-there ensembles that could only exist inside of a video game.

Don’t Make me Over

Recently within the world of online games the makeover genre has skyrocketed in popularity. These games allow players to dress up their character in every combination of clothes possible. Whether you prefer a more specific style, such as a dark, gothic look, or something bright and eye-catching, these games allow you to let your creativity go wild. The appeal of these games lies in the fact that anything is possible, but beware, not every combination will look good. It is up to you to curate the perfect look for your character, using your judgement and personal taste to avoid an embarrassing fashion faux pas.

Online dress-up games have taken center stage, enabling players to enjoy the fun of dressing up on a range of different devices. Best of all, these games are free to play and accessible to everyone.

Things You Always Find in Dress-Up Games

Most dress-up games follow a similar format. You tend to drag and drop items from a virtual wardrobe onto the character that you are beautifying. Select the items that you think will be the best match with one another and pair them together. In some games you will have the chance to earn points or be judged based on your choices. In others you can consider the wardrobe to be a kind of sandbox, with everything at your fingertips for no reason other than fun. Typically, dress-up games are very easy to pick up, making them accessible to all age groups. Moreover, they offer remarkable depth and replay value on account of the endless number of looks they contain. Once you’re done with the game, just refresh the page and you’ll restart from the beginning, allowing you to discover entirely new wardrobe combinations.

The Perfect Combination

The fun isn’t limited to dresses, pants and shoes either—many dress-up games also incorporate other details. After all, there’s no point in dressing like a high-class fashionista if you don’t have the hairstyle to match. Most of the people who play these games end up following the widely known rules of fashion. Certain color combinations—like green and yellow or orange and purple—work well together, but others will produce garish clashes! Understanding color theory can help you to create aesthetically pleasing outfits but experimenting with combinations can also lead to surprising successes. Whether you are a seasoned expert in fashion, or just someone looking to have a bit of fun, online dress-up games can cater to your needs!

GamePix’s Collection of Dress-Up Games

GamePix offers a variety of engaging, colorful dress-up games. Whatever your style is, there is sure to be something here to fit you like a glove!

Fashion Designer is perfect if you want to try your hand at creating high-class outfits. Mix and match clothes from a range of different options in the wardrobe to curate a fashion masterpiece. There are billowing formal dresses, minimalist ones, and dresses you might wear to a job interview. In this game, you’ve got the freedom to decide exactly how you’d like to proceed.

If you are looking for something more casual, try Fun Summer Holiday. You start the game by picking a destination from a spinning wheel. You might end up in the Maldives, Miami or Hawaii—or in a mystery location. Packing for your vacation means finding room for three different outfits. The main color-matching work here is done for you, so you can experiment safe in the knowledge that you aren’t about to produce anything truly embarrassing!

If you want a departure from the usual expectation of a dress-up game, Superstar Kitty Fashion Award offers a feline twist: all of the characters are human-sized cats rather than human beings. Nevertheless, creatures like this need to look their most impressive, and that means being dressed up in the latest designer ensembles. This more surreal approach is great for experimenting with your imagination, as these sorts of visuals could never happen in the real world.

If you prefer to focus on makeup, Geisha Make Up and Dress Up brings a distinctly Japanese theme, allowing you to style a geisha’s distinctive appearance. You’ll start by applying white make-up to the entire face, then moving in to accentuate certain facial features, in that unmistakable geisha way.

As well as more generalized dress-up games, we also have a number of distinctly themed titles. If you want to delve into the world of princesses and princes, Your Queen Destiny and Princess Curse are some options you might consider. In the former, players must first answer a string of questions—depending on your answers you’ll unlock different makeup and clothes for your would-be monarch. In the latter you need to help a cursed princess return to her former beauty following an unfortunate incident with an irate witch.

Princess Hair Spa Salon is a game that gives you the opportunity to make up your princess in whatever way you like, with a range of salon-inspired tools at hand to help you get the job done! Do the job well, and the princess is sure to be pleased with you—so proceed with care!

If you’re feeling festive and you’d like something with a distinctly Christmassy theme, we have Christmas Girl Dress Up, which follows a little girl dreaming of her perfect Christmas-themed outfit. It’s your job as the player to make her Christmas wish come true!

Finally, there’s Lady Popular, a more traditional dress-up game which grants you the freedom to dress the model up in whatever way you like. You’ll even have the option of switching to an entirely different house, so that you can match the decor with your outfit!

FAQ

Who are online dress-up games designed for?

Anyone with an interest in fashion and expression is welcome to play online dress-up games. While they are designed so that they are appropriate for a younger audience, all age groups and demographics are welcome. You will find enjoyment in these games if you have an interest in fashion and creative expression.

How do I play dress-up games?

In dress-up games you typically drag and drop clothing and accessories from a virtual wardrobe onto the character you want to dress up. You can mix and match items to create unique outfits.