time you put on a shirt, take a second to look at the buttons.
That small difference between left and right reflects centuries of clothing traditions.
The precise reason the convention developed remains debated, and several historical explanations have been proposed—from servants dressing wealthy women to practical considerations surrounding men’s clothing and weapons.
Whatever its exact origin, the tradition has survived remarkably well.
So, did you know that men’s and women’s shirts traditionally button on opposite sides?
Sometimes the smallest details in everyday life have the most interesting stories behind
