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Men's Shirts Button on the Right. Why Do Women's Button on the Left?

Nobody knows for sure, but plausible theories include swords, servants and saddles

During the Renaissance and the Victorian Era, women’s clothing was often much more complicated and elaborate than men’s—think petticoats, corsets and bustles—and therefore more difficult for the wearer to secure themselves. “Women—particularly wealthy women—wore elaborate items and often enjoyed the luxury of being dressed by a servant,” as Mental Floss ’ Caitlin Schneider wrotein 2015. Vernon Lewis Gallery / Stocktrek Images via Getty ImagesAdditionally, because of the way that male soldiers drew their weapons, wearing clothes with buttons on the right would allow them to perform this motion efficiently.

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