Why Men's and Women's Shirts Button up on Different Sides

We're carrying little reminders of our sartorial past on our chests.

Men's and women's button-up shirts are on opposite sides for this reason

Prints of Napoleon I in his study in 1807, by Delaroche, Paul

Why Are Shirt Buttons On Different Sides For Men and Women?

Ever wondered why the buttons on men's and women's clothes do up on opposite sides? Here's the reason – The Sun

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