It's the kind of detail you notice by chance… and then can't ignore. One day, while putting on a heathered shirt or comparing your jacket to someone else's, something becomes obvious: the buttons aren't on the same side on men's and women's clothing. A mere quirk? Not at all. This difference, still very prevalent today, stems from long-standing habits that continue to influence how we dress.
A subtle but almost universal difference
Generally, women's clothing has its buttons on the left, while men's clothing has them on the right. Most of us have become accustomed to this without ever really questioning it. Yet, this convention is neither natural nor practical for the person wearing the garment—especially if they are right-handed.
So why continue like this, century after century, when fashion itself has largely evolved?
A 19th-century legacy
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