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Why are the buttons on men’s and women’s shirts always placed on opposite sides?

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Why Men’s Buttons Are on the Right

For men, the origin is completely different and largely tied to military needs.

Since most men were right-handed, clothing that closed right over left made it easier to quickly access weapons, which were typically worn on the left side or hidden beneath a coat.

 

During battle or hunting, this button orientation made the motion of drawing a weapon—naturally from left to right—faster and more efficient. As a result, military uniforms and men’s clothing retained this feature for centuries, combining practicality with tradition.

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