Why are shirt buttons on different sides for men and women? The surprising history behind a fashion fact.

Buttons on men's shirts are on the right, and buttons on women's shirts are on the left. This is said to be because of the historical practice of dressing women. Wealthy women were dressed by maids, so the buttons were on the left to make it easier for a maid to button the shirt. However, men dressed themselves, and since most people are right-handed, the buttons were placed on the right.