The beachwear outfit you choose to wear in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has repercussions beyond how stylish you look, as it directly has an effect on the bonds between Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa. There are two different outfits that each character can model, though to get access you'll need to complete various minigames found across the resort to earn the Companion Cards needed to purchase them. Matching both Aerith and Tifa's outfits to Cloud's will demonstrate that they all share the same taste, improving their bonds in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, so once you hit the beach you'll see which outfits match and notice relationships change accordingly. While the descriptions for each of the garments give you clues to match them up, I've got the exact details below to explain which beachwear outfit to pick for Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa.
Which beachwear outfit to pick for Cloud
Which outfit you pick for Cloud is really up to you in terms of what style you like most, but it's good to pay attention to its description so you can choose the outfit Aerith or Tifa can wear that best matches with your selection.
- Wild Surf - "A simple ensemble for those who want to cut loose and ride the biggest waves"
- Ocean Chocobo - "A casual ensemble for those who want to go with the flow like a bird in their element"
How to match beachwear outfits with Aerith and Tifa
Once you've made your choice for Cloud, you'll go about earning some cards with Aerith and Tifa, then you'll be able to select from two different outfits. What you choose depends on who you want to become closer to, since it will contribute to your bond with either character that will ultimate affect your Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Gold Saucer date in a later chapter. It's good to note that you can actually match all three characters, so you develop bonds with both. Below, you can see which outfits go with Cloud's ensembles for either character.
- Cloud - Ocean Chocobo
- Tifa's matching outfit: Majestic Glamour
- Aerith's matching outfit: Floral Delight
- Cloud - Wild Surf
- Tifa's matching outfit: Shining Spirit
- Aerith's matching outfit: Pink Mermaid
Once you've picked Aerith and Tifa's outfits, you can make your way to the beach with your matching ensembles to continue the storyline, where you'll need to decide who to help on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
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