and women’s clothing.
Modern clothing doesn’t necessarily require buttons to be placed on opposite sides.
Yet manufacturers continue to follow the tradition because customers expect it.
In other words, the button placement has survived partly because fashion traditions tend to reproduce themselves.
Is There a Practical Difference Today?
For most people, not really.
A shirt with buttons on the opposite side would still function perfectly well.
The difference is primarily conventional.
In fact, some modern garments ignore the traditional arrangement altogether. Unisex clothing, specialized workwear, sportswear, and contemporary fashion can
