not a diva shirts for girls.

I’m not a big fan of “diva” or “princess” shirts for my daughter. It’s a personal preference really, but I’m kind of feminist that way. I don’t want my daughter to think her only value as a girl is in the role of a princess or diva or whateverelsedemeaningsomeonecanmarket. So as you can imagine, I’m more than a little thrilled that I found Ava’s Closet, creator of such shirts as: “Doctor Not Diva” and “President Not Princess”. These fantastic shirts or onesies range in size from a size 0 to a girl’s size 6. Now, if only they made them in my size. Two of you will win a shirt/onesie of your choice: Doctor Not Diva or President Not Princess, each valued at $20. Giveaway details below.

Giveaway Guidelines:
  1. To enter leave a comment telling me which empowering shirt from Ava’s Closet is your favorite.
  2. Leave only one comment please.
  3. Anonymous comments will be deleted.
  4. Two winners will be chosen and announced Monday September 15th on Petit Elefant.
  5. If I don’t hear from you within 7 days to claim your giveaway another winner will be chosen.
  6. Good luck!
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Allison

Hello there! I'm Allison Czarnecki, founder + editor of Petit Elefant, a blog all about style on a budget for every part of your life: style / home / travel / family. I do a lot of how-to beauty + style tutorials, travel posts, easy recipes, home remodel projects, and cool DIY crafts you totally want to try. I'm super happily married (to a hot Polish immigrant) and am the mother of two kids, a daughter and son, all of whom are featured here on the regular. We live in the country but we're a little bit rock + roll. Welcome!

135 Comments

  1. marlena :

    My vote goes for President not Princess. I avoid girly, princess clothing as much as I can for my little one. I love this website by the way since my daughter’s name is Ava! :) m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

  2. the wife :

    i like the Follow Me. but i LOVE the Doctor not DIva.

  3. Libby Design :

    I love the “Take me on an adventure” shirts in brown or green. So cute!

  4. Azúcar :

    Oh my gosh–those are FANTASTIC!!

  5. Sarah :

    I gotta say I’m more inclined to like the “president not princess” shirt. Maybe it’s because the election is on my mind and I’m finding it to be a fascinating time for all of us.

  6. Annelisa :

    My favorite is the Doctor not Diva.

  7. Hannah :

    I like the take me on adventures shirt!!

  8. Annie1 :

    Fabulous messages! I’m not partial to the whole “princess” thing either.

    My favourite message is: there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings!

    They are all great though!

    nancyrobster@gmail.com

  9. MOMFOREVERANDEVER :

    front print: there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings. -hodding carter

    ok would choose the president not princess

  10. rosannepm :

    Take me on adventures

  11. Rebecca :

    I love Doctor not Diva, I also like the shirt that says “here are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings. -hodding carter”

    legacyofbrutalitysa{AT}gmail.com

  12. strawberry3d :

    TAKE ME ON ADVENTURES IS MY FAVORITE.

  13. Bunny B :

    I love the Doctor Not Diva! Thanks!

    bunnybx at gmail . com

  14. C. :

    Definitely President not Princess. When my niece was born, her parents’ main goal was that she not turn into a princess. This would be perfect for her!

  15. agordon10 :

    President not Princess seems apt in this day and age

  16. Aussiebeaut :

    “Daddy’s running partner” PERFECT.
    cgennifer at hotmail dot com

  17. happyathome :

    The President Not Princess is right up my daughter’s alley! Especially in this political household!

  18. Jen :

    ooooooh. fanTAStic.

    the ‘follow me’ with the boots is absolutely my favorite.

  19. Ally :

    My favorite shirt is the “Take Me On Adventures”. I like the little and big tents.

  20. Tuesday Girl :

    I love the take me on adventures tee!

  21. Sara Christine :

    LOVE the ‘daddy’s running partner’! It would be perfect for my daughter to wear as my husband runs in races with her! Thanks for the giveaway.

    saraccross@yahoo.com

  22. iggysaysno :

    I think the Follow Me is adorable!

  23. Sophia Johnson :

    We like the Take me on Adventure – very cool!

  24. Jenny :

    my kids would totally get behind the ‘take me on adventures’ shirts.

  25. Kim :

    My favorite is Follow Me.

    Thank you so much and I love your blog!

    Kim
    akjulian@aol.com

  26. Nance :

    I love the President not Princess Shirt!!

  27. Young Family :

    I love the “president not princess” shirt. We have too many “princesses” out there anyways. Go girl power!

  28. Kathleen W. :

    The take me on adventures shirt is cute. I love the concept of the shirts you reviewed. I don’t have a daughter but it really irks me when I see little girls decked out in princess shirts. What has happened to feminism?

  29. Voss Vegas :

    I love the president not princess shirt as well and the moms jogging partner. What adorable items they sell! Its nice to see a change from the diva, princess, drama world of girls clothing for sure!
    Amber Voss

  30. jen :

    i have to agree that the “president not princess” and the “doctor not diva” are my absolute faves.
    the whole diva across the chest (or butt) thing does NOT do it for me. i’ve actually returned shirts that were gifts that had that on them…

  31. tatertot374 :

    Thank you for having this! I completely agree with you and would love to win this for my daughters – they are 6 and 2. I also like the there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings in a 6T. Absolutely fantastic! Thank you!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  32. Kari :

    I love the president not princess!!

  33. Sara L :

    President not Princess – I know the perfect little girl for that shirt!

  34. Thea :

    Take me on adventures.

  35. MassFoodie :

    Doctor not Diva

  36. M.A. :

    I like “Follow Me”.

  37. vboackle :

    i like the doctor not diva tee.

  38. Linda :

    rootswings: “there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings. -hodding carter “
    Just too cool!
    Linda

  39. Naomi :

    I like the old style take me on adventures but the new president not princess is hard to beat!

  40. bfox74 :

    As I have one boy & one girl grandchild, I'm tied!

  41. reb :

    I like the president not princess one.

    rebbi511 at peoplepc.com

  42. Aimee @ Smiling Mama :

    Since I don't have a girl I'd have to say that my favs are the adventure tee and the roots & wings quote (one of my favorite quotes!)

  43. Adrian and Danell :

    “take me on adventures” Very cute!

  44. Lena :

    I love the one that says: “there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings.” I think there are a lot of other great quotes that she could put on her shirts. I love the ideas behind these. I hope she continues to add new designs and remarks!

  45. mverno :

    love the Doctor not Diva

  46. jennem :

    I love “Take Me On Adventures.”
    jennem22 at yahoo dot com

  47. EB :

    I love the Take me on Adventures!

    Thanks!
    emmarleed[at]hotmail[dot]com

  48. MelissaS :

    President! Thanks for sharing this great find!

  49. the fellers :

    oh…I like Doctor not diva!

  50. jlmk :

    This one says it all: there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings. -hodding carter

  51. Jamie :

    I love the take me on adventures tee.

  52. silverhartgirl :

    I love the President not Princess

  53. AmandaSue :

    I like the “rootswings” shirt

  54. mogrill :

    Take me on adventures is my very fave!

  55. Laura :

    I love ‘daddys running partner’, thanks!!

  56. sweetsue :

    I love the President not Princess tee.I also really like the Take me on adventures tee.

  57. plhill2000 :

    The President Not Princess in black for my granddaughter. I want to encourage her to aim big.

  58. Mandy :

    My husband hates all things pricess so definitely the president not princess.

  59. Abby :

    I love the follow me with the hiking boots!

    ajcmeyer AT go DOT com

  60. daw212 :

    We will finally be able to elect a woman as VP. What a great choice. And in 4 years she will be ready for the next step.

  61. Millie :

    I love love LOVE the “President not Princess” I am a political junkie so this would be perfect for my niece! Whos name is Ava Rose!

  62. Sarah S :

    I love Daddy’s Running Partner – really cute.

  63. madangle :

    i like the follow me shirt

  64. peony paperie :

    I like the “take me on adventures” tee.

  65. Belinda :

    I like President not Princess, also Follow Me and I just adore Take Me on Adventures!
    belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com

  66. Terri Fisher :

    I would have to say the Hodding Carter quote…giving our children roots and wings. Love it!

  67. Wehaf :

    My favorite is the Doctor not Diva shirt, but the Take Me On Adventures shirt, is great too!

    urchiken at gmail dot com

  68. dolls123 :

    president not princess
    luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

  69. Sky :

    My favorite is the shirt that says…

    There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings. -hodding carter

    It just speaks mountains to me!! I love it!

    seeryusfam@msn.com

  70. windycindy :

    The “Take Me On Adventures” Tee Shirt is cute. I would love to be entered in this fun drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  71. judybrittle :

    My favorite is President Not Princess. Thank you!

  72. Anonymous :

    President not Princess

  73. Bender House :

    I love the “daddy’s running partner” the best. These are so cute! Thanks for the chance to win!

  74. The Saunders Family :

    moms jogging partner would be great for my sister in law and her little one
    mom 2 maria at hotmail dot com

  75. groovyteach :

    omg i just love the doctor not diva. these are awesome!

  76. jenny :

    wow there all so cute and well i realy dont have a fav any one will do for me i realy love to win this for my little one thanks. but i i had to pick i go with follow me

  77. - Marybeth I. :

    president, not princess!

  78. layla :

    I like the “Take Me On Adventures” shirts. I love these empowering messages. I would much rather my daughter wear these than walk around with shorts that say “Juicy” on them. Blech!
    laylarenee[at]cfl.rr.com

  79. Andrea :

    I love the “Take me on adventures” tee!

  80. MageMorgana :

    I like the Take Me On Adventures tee ;)

    ladyblue1112000[at]yahoo.com

  81. Anonymous :

    They’re all great, but my favorite is ‘Take Me On Adventures’.
    -Terra
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  82. Laurie/CJ :

    Take me on adventures is so sweet, with the tents!!

  83. Brooke :

    I like “President Not Princess.” My daughter finally announced that she’s not interested in princesses anymore and she wants everyone to vote for her.

  84. Whitney :

    “Take my on adventures” is my favorite. We finally took our girls camping this summer, twice. We thought it would be a nightmare because they don’t like bugs and dirt, but they did really well and wanted to go again.

  85. valerie2350 :

    President not Princess :)

  86. Niederfam :

    My vote is for President, not Princess!!! Thank you very much!!! :)

  87. Super Fun Mama :

    I love the “there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings!”. It’s on my christmas list for her.

  88. BUSY BEE :

    Dr not Diva has to be for my daughter. I hope for many great things in her future and Diva is not one of them. thanks for the great message

  89. Natasha :

    If I had a little girl I would definitely pick the President not Princess design, but since I have a little guy I have to go with the ‘follow me’!! I would love to be entered if I’m eligible (I’m from Canada)
    natasha_sacopaso[at]hotmail[dot]com

  90. Casey H :

    I love the Hodding Carter quote shirt. And my daughter would love the doctor not diva shirt!!
    num1twinkie at yahoo dot com

  91. the HeartTongues :

    i’d have to go for the “mommy’s running partner” one since ya know i’m tryin’ to get back into running…not that i’m called ‘mommy’ by any of my kids–maybe occasionally… i don’t wanna ‘force’ the title of President OR Princess, Doctor OR Diva on my girl… :) :) but i do think the shirts are clever. :)

  92. Claire :

    Take me on adventures!!

  93. Teresa690 :

    My favorite is the Follow Me shirt! Thanks for the chance to win!

  94. Garett and Maquel Christopher :

    I love the “President not Princess” shirt for my 4 year old daughter. Whenever someone asks her what she wants to be when she grows up, she just says “the boss”.

  95. Nancy :

    oooo, President not Princess please!
    So adorable and perfect timing! She can wear in on ‘voting day’!
    :-)

  96. sara :

    Love the President not Princess t-shirt for my daughter. I can see her throwing her fist in the air while wearing it.

  97. saphyress :

    Would love president not princess for my new granddaughter – might as well start her our right!

  98. MookieJ :

    I love the President not Princess shirt. Would love to have my daughter wear this! Thanks!

    janeener@gmail.com

  99. Aisling :

    Take Me On Adventures is my favorite (in whatever size isn’t sold out). I’ll gladly put this away until baby is a little bigger.

  100. Anonymous :

    Loving the President not princess tee.

    kcutting@townisp.com

  101. klp1965 :

    i love the there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. one is roots; the other wings. -hodding carter :)

  102. kywildcats_10 :

    I think President Not Princess is adorable.

  103. Jinxy and Me :

    President Not Princess is my favorite!

  104. rbauske :

    I love the take me on adventures tee!
    rbauske at comcast.net

  105. kathy55439 :

    President not Princess

    I am sick of seeing shirts that say MY KIDS RUN THE HOUSE
    and I AM NOT A PARENT TO DO WHAT MY KIDS TELL ME TO DO

  106. Jane :

    I love the President not Princess shirt in Red. It’s pretty, fun and sends a great message.

  107. pitaharmon :

    I love the president not princess design. Anytime I call my daughter princess she says I am not a princess!

  108. Jennireesa :

    I like the doctor not diva long-sleeved onesie.

  109. Tipper :

    I like doctor not diva and follow me. It’s about time people started making things like this.

  110. yellowlabs :

    I love the take me on adventures tee!

  111. newmom8404 :

    Take me on adventures

  112. Candie L :

    I love the take me on adventures shirt. Our family tries to go on a big camping trip once a year and we make it a new experience every year. The kids look forward to it every year

  113. bison61 :

    I like the President not Princess

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

  114. Izzie :

    “Doctor not Diva” has to be my favorite. It’s time to start recognizing women for intellectual skills, not emotional ones.

  115. Jolene :

    i like daddy’s running partner, but i really like doctor not diva the best

  116. wgbc1446 :

    These are so cute. I like the “take me on adventures” shirt the best.
    wgbc1446@yahoo.com

  117. Cathy :

    President not a Princess is very appropriate for and election year. ashlyn@chuparkoff.com

  118. haomom :

    take me on adventures is great

  119. carissaad :

    I like President Not Princess.

    Thanks!

    carissaad at aol dot com

  120. Lisa :

    I like daddy’s running partner. Thanks for the entry. angel_2417@yahoo.com

  121. Steph :

    I liked the President Not Princess shirt.

  122. Ann :

    I love the “president not princess” one.
    Thanks for the great giveaway!
    ann dot guns at mac dot com

  123. maggie0352 :

    I like Take Me On Adventures. Thank you for the chance to win. maggie0352@aol.com

  124. RodsAngel :

    I love the President not Princess t-shirt. So cute.

  125. fancyfeet48 :

    I love the “president not princess” shirt

  126. masonsgranny59 :

    Take me on adventures.

  127. bndraldy :

    My favorite is the president not princess (with frame) in red. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!

  128. Liz :

    I LOVE President not Princess. It SO speaks to my inner feminist!

  129. lilyk :

    I love the take me on adventures shirt!

  130. Gianna :

    take me on adventures :)