If you’ve ever shared a closet with your partner, you may have noticed a curious detail: women’s shirts button on the left, while men’s button on the right. It’s a tiny difference most people overlook, yet it carries centuries of cultural history.This distinction traces back to practical reasons rooted in class and gender. In past centuries, wealthy women were often dressed by servants. Since most maids were right-handed, clothing designed with buttons on the left made it easier for them to dress their employers.