The Style of STEM-how fashion is making science stylish for young girls.
The Style Of STEM
The STEM theme is a strong trend in girls fashion right now. STEM stands for Science Technology, Engineering, and Math. Sometimes you may see STEAM instead, and the “A” stands for Arts. “Girl power” and “positive messages” are themes that have been prevalent in girls fashion for quite some time now, but as I was doing my back to school shopping, I saw more and more science themes in girls fashion. I don’t know if it’s a new trend or just something I have opened up my eyes to because my younger daughter really became interested in science, especially space, last school year in 2nd grade. It started when she was assigned a project on a story book character last fall. She actually chose a biography about Sally Ride. She (we) read the whole biography, did an timeline of her life, and decorated a plastic pumpkin like Sally Ride’s NASA helmet. At that point, she was all in! Even for Halloween, she wanted to dress up as a scientist. It was quite challenging to find her a costume too. None of the traditional Halloween stores carried scientist or astronaut costumes for girls. I ended up finding her a Melissa and Doug Scientist Role Play Set on Amazon and we made that work.
Seeing STEM Everywhere
I think it’s so important that young girls start seeing careers in STEM as viable options. These career fields have historically been male dominated. The more girls become familiar with these fields, the more interest they can develop from a young age. Fashion is helping to make STEM visible and fun to wear. With STEM themes in fashion becoming integrated into daily life like this, the exposure of these career fields to young girls is increasing more and more.
I applaud the designers at brands like Cat and Jack by Target, Old Navy and Peek for creating STEM themed clothing. Nordstrom carries a nice selection of STEM themed clothing and accessories too. I created a round up of some of my favorite STEM themed fashion items for science-loving girls. I’m happy that it’s so easy right now for my daughter to combine her love of science with her passion for fashion!
STEM Is Here To Stay
I’ve been seeing this trend in other areas too, not only girls fashion. Books like Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls are filled with inspiring stories of brave women across the world, many in STEM fields. Science magazines like Smore Magazine were created to inspire young girls in STEM fields too. Even LEGO came out with the Women of NASA set this year. The movie Hidden Figures about the brilliant African American women working at NASA was a huge hit.
The STEM theme is everywhere now and I believe it’s here to stay. With gender equality and women empowerment on the rise, I think we will continue seeing more and more STEM options for young girls integrated into every day life and I couldn’t be happier about it!
I’d love to hear what else you’ve come across for your STEM girl. Please share it with me in the comments below.
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42 Comments
dalydoll101
Omg!! Loved all your finds! The rocket purse & planet purse!! Also love the pajamas!
growingupglad
Thank you so much! Those are both really cute! Ella has the black and white pajamas with the little rocket on the front.
Tara Pittman
Such cute clothes. My boys hate the A being added to STEM and they told me that a teacher said that they want to add a R for STREAM. I say leave it at STEM/
growingupglad
Thanks for the feedback. I like just STEM too. 😉
Sarah Bailey
Now these are some awesome clothing picks! I love the idea of showing your love for STEM through clothing for kids!
growingupglad
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I really appreciate it!
LaDonna Dennis
Fabulous finds! I really love the rocket purse.
growingupglad
Thank you! There is some pretty unique fashion out there right now for science loving girls!
alison netzer
I love the encouragement of Stem for girls. I have a daughter and love it that she loves math and science. Cute clothes!!
growingupglad
Thank you so much! I’m glad you can relate!
Evelyn Hernandez
Cute clothes! My son loves Stem, and currently takes a few STEM classes.
growingupglad
Thank you! That’s awesome they’re available for him to take in his schedule.
makeetz
If I had children, I would definitely buy a shirt or two for them. They look adorable!
growingupglad
Thank you! I feel like children’s clothes have come a long way over the years. 😉
Annie Cho
I absolutely would love to see more women in the STEM fields! This is so great that clothing can help make these subjects cool for young kids!
xoxo
Annie
growingupglad
I totally agree with you!
Princess Quinn
These are all cool items for kids. Science nerds would be rocking these styles without looking awkward. I love them!
growingupglad
Yes! For sure! 🙂
Monidipa
STEM, no wonder I haven’t heard much about it as I don’t have any kids. But I love the idea of STEM, these clothes and bags all look so amazing and so cute.
growingupglad
Yes! These fields are trying to attract more women from a young age since they are traditionally male-dominated and I love how fashion is helping to do that too! 🙂
vaishali
Such cute finds. The space nasa backpack, lunchbox and tee are my favorites.
growingupglad
Those are some of my favorite too!
Kiwi
This entire post is making me smile. So many fun and beautiful fashion items for young girls to be inspired by fashion with STEM and let them know its ok to pursue a future career in it!
growingupglad
That makes me so happy that it put a smile on your face! That’s just the best feedback! Thank you!
Suzanne
This is so cool! Learning and being fashionable at the same time. Perfect for kids! 🙂
growingupglad
Yes! It’s a win-win for sure! 🙂
Heather
My girls are all about science right now. They would love any of these items!
growingupglad
That’s so cool to hear! Happy Shopping! 😉
LavandaMichelle
What a cool post! I like these choices, I remember when my kids used to let me style them. Lol. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
growingupglad
My window of styling them is running out so I have to make of the most of it while I still can! 🙂
Casey
Stem is really hitting the roof within the education world. I really like the products related to STEM and I will try to get one for my niece.
growingupglad
It sure is! That’s great! Hope she likes it!
Ladonna Batiste
I love all of your findings. STEM has really done it. They are making girls look so fashionable and enjoying science at the same time.
growingupglad
Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback!
Wanda Lopez
Loving all those tops. My youngest daughter is all about STEM, in fact ever since since she’s been in middle school STEM is the class the enjoys the most. She’s edgy and very techie. I love knowing more girls involved in STEM and showing it off!
growingupglad
That’s so cool to hear! It’s awesome her school has that option!
Amber Brault
Everything is soooo cute! I love how bright and colorful everything is!
growingupglad
Yes! So many great options right now!
Arnab Majumdar
These are some awesome picks. Science has found a new way to attract kids. STEM definitely shows it.
growingupglad
Yes it sure has!
Angela Ricardo Bethea
Wow! those are some cute stuff for little girls. Your daughter is so pretty in her pink shirt. My niece will love that too for sure.
growingupglad
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind remarks! I hope your niece enjoys some of these fun fashion finds too! 🙂