2006-09-20 06:19:23 · 12 answers · asked by Barkley Hound 7 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Believe it or not, buttons were originally put on men's sleeves to keep them from wiping their noses on the sleeves.
2006-09-20 06:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like dude said, it is to keep men from wiping their noses on the sleeves. With the buttons it would scratch them and force them to use a handkerchief.
I also find it helps the sleeves fit better around me and make me look better in the suit. I don't have much luck with suit or coat sleeves so they are useful.
2006-09-20 06:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon CD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like dude said. The military started putting buttons on the sleeves of the soldiers to stop them from wiping their nose on their sleeves when they were on parade (in full dress uniform for inspection)
2006-09-20 06:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by mailmanfwi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
men are like this. We have alot of things that serve no real purpose LOL
2006-09-20 06:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by Grin Reeper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just for decoration. So, they serve a purpose.
2006-09-20 06:29:01 · answer #5 · answered by Steiner 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a great question.
It all started in the 17th century...cuff links.
For a good history of cuff links and how they evolved, take a look at this site.
http://www.cufflinks-only.com
enjoy.
2006-09-20 13:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by Steve T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just like acessories for women that serves no purpose but look nice..maybe for men that's where they add cuff links for style........
2006-09-20 06:23:14 · answer #7 · answered by Sexxssay? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe it is for style to make the suit look professional. that's what i think.
2006-09-20 06:22:03 · answer #8 · answered by thecrippler31188 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just as women like to accesorize, sometimes mens wear already has it done for them .
2006-09-20 06:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by pamela s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUDE: *Bing*! Go to the head of the class; you are exactly right!
2006-09-20 06:27:03 · answer #10 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋