Any way to refresh an NPC'S default outfit? Changes don't take place until starting a new game.

[BourneMcReady]

This isn't exactly what I want to do but this is an example of my problem:

 

 

A member of the Atom Cats is wearing the following items as per their default outfit:

 

jacket and jeans

leather left leg armor

leather right leg armor

 

 

I open up the creation kit and change their default outfit to the following:

 

jacket and jeans

combat right leg armor

combat left leg armor

 

I save the plugin, but when I test it in game, it doesn't work! The member of the Atom Cats is still wearing leather leg pieces instead of armor.

When I create a NEW save game that has never seen the Atom Cats and travel to that member, he is wearing combat armor leg pieces like I wanted him to.

 

 

Is there a way to "update" the NPC's default outfit so it changes mid-playthrough? I'm sure I could attach a script, but is there an easier and safer way?