Besties on Wednesday

Two besties, one Wednesday, and a closet full of questionable fashion choices — get them ready before the bell rings.

I’ll be honest, I clicked on Besties on Wednesday expecting another throwaway dress-up game, but the sheer number of outfit combos had me stuck for twenty minutes. You get two best friends on screen and a sidebar packed with tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, and accessories. The goal is simple: make them both look like they actually planned to match without looking like clones. It’s harder than it sounds when one of them insists on wearing neon green sneakers with everything. The controls are just mouse clicks or taps, so there’s no learning curve. Swap hairstyles, try different makeup looks, and then hit the background options to set the scene. My favorite part was the accidental moment when I gave one girl a polka-dot skirt and the other a striped top — total fashion disaster — and then I had to scramble to fix it before the imaginary camera clicked. There’s no timer or score, just a chill way to kill a few minutes. It works on phones too if you want to play on the go. Don't sleep on the accessory tab either; the right earrings can save an otherwise boring outfit. I kept coming back to see if I could make the two besties look like they actually coordinated without using the same color palette. It's a small game, but sometimes that's exactly what you need between classes.

Depending on the gaming device, a computer mouse click or a simple touch on touch screens is used for control.

Start with the hair; a good hairstyle immediately narrows down which outfits work. Don't match colors exactly — pick two shades from the same family for a more natural bestie look. Check the background after dressing them; a busy background can clash with bold prints. Use the makeup tab even if you only change lipstick, it pulls the whole look together. If you're stuck, put both girls in denim and build around that. Tap the random button once for inspiration, then tweak from there.

Q: Is Besties on Wednesday free to play? A: Yes, it's completely free in your browser with no hidden payments. Q: Can I play Besties on Wednesday on my phone? A: Yes, just tap the screen instead of clicking; it works on touch devices. Q: Do I need to download or install anything? A: No downloads needed, the game runs directly in your web browser. Q: What are the controls? A: Use mouse clicks or touch taps to select clothing, makeup, and accessories. Q: Is Besties on Wednesday okay for young kids? A: Absolutely, it's a non-violent dress-up game with no inappropriate content. Q: Can I play with a friend? A: It's single-player, but you can take turns styling different looks.