In Comp Sci, Architecture and Civ Eng you basically have to make it stable, make it work and—least & last—make it pretty. Fashion and Design have slightly different priorities.
I wonder what kind of gender ratio UX, UI and IA have.
In fashion and design you DEFINITELY need to be buttoned up and make things work. Ever dealt with a poorly constructed shoe, backpack, or bedframe?
Ever dealt with a poorly constructed shoe...
Most women I know are quite happy to do so provided it is sufficiently fashionable.