I Never Knew That!

[dave]

Originally Posted by hotreds

Q: Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left?
A: When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left. Because wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right! And that's where women's buttons have remained since.

So there ! Now you know !

All well and good --- but that still doesn't answer the bigger mystery: why is the bottom button hole on my shirts sideways?

[markem]

Hugh's wife told him all that. Most ex-wives know all that as well. Plus then some.

[Ogre]

Originally Posted by dave

All well and good --- but that still doesn't answer the bigger mystery: why is the bottom button hole on my shirts sideways?

If the slot was up and down it would be easier for the shirt to come un-buttoned on it's own. The button holds stronger with the slot going sideways. You will also notice the top button is the same way.