I'd like to add some support for the "ordinary" stuff too. I completely agree with jval on the point that most of us "hobbyists" prefer the flashy fantasy, sci-fi or fetish stuff, but if you're anything like me there comes a point when you want to add a personal touch to your renders. The fantasy outfits are often great looking, but with their strange (and gravity-defying) cuts and improbable accessories, they are often very distinctive, even if you add your own textures. You can immediately say "Ah, that's the 'Conforming Skimpy Latex Barbarian Armor' by DroolSmith" when you see a render using those clothes. If you start with a simpler design, e.g. a plain shirt or skirt, it's a lot easier to add an interesting texture and some accessories of your own. Another great use for the "bread-and-butter" items are for "extras" in your scenes. Noone is going to notice a spectacular outfit if everyone else is wearing something at least as outrageous. Try making a scene where your hero(ine) is wearing the cool stuff and everyone else is wearing t-shirts and jeans and you'll see what I mean. It really adds dynamics to your composition. As a final note: A lot of people can afford good and easy-to-use paint software for textures, while a lot fewer can cough up the money for an equally good and easy-to use 3d modeling tool. That is the reason I say "Learn to make your own textures" rather than "Learn to make your own clothing models" to anyone who wants to go beyond the standard stuff.