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Have you ever worn a button-up shirt meant for another gender, and wondered why your fingers struggled with the buttons? It’s because men’s and women’s shirts are buttoned on opposite sides. But why?

Not all shirts are created equal. People are just realizing that women’s shirt buttons are on the left side, while men’s are on the right — with many questioning these details. “I *just* found out ...

“SHIRT BUTTONS are linked to sexuality,” said Natalie Nudell, particularly when it comes to men’s shirts. Until at least Victorian times, said Ms. Nudell, an adjunct assistant professor who teaches ...

Have you ever wondered why your shirt buttons are on the left while a man’s are on the right? For years, clothing companies have placed men and women’s buttons on different sides. Buttons are placed ...