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

• Buttons on women’s clothing are on the left because noblewomen were dressed by right-handed maids.

• Buttons on men’s clothing are on the right due to historical military needs and quick access to weapons.

This difference remains today as a cultural and historical legacy from the Middle Ages.

So the next time you button your shirt, remember: that simple gesture carries centuries of history—combining fashion, social hierarchy, and military tradition. A small daily detail that tells a big story about our past.