Why do girls have their buttons on the right side of their shirt and boys on the left?

Answer 1

I actually know this. Its because in the old days women used to have people who helped them get dressed and since most people are right handed it was just easier for them.

Answer 2

Hmmm interesting question...

It might be just a traditional thing. And a way to tell if it's a girl fit or a boy fit.

Kind of reminds me of the tradition in wearing a Japanese ukata (sleeping robes) it think girls overlap the rope on the right side and boys overlap their robe on the left (maybe the other way around, I forgot).

Answer 3

Yeah, I've often wondered this. Someone told me once but I can't remember.

Maybe it's just so we can tell whether a shirt is for a girl or boy. Especially now since so many guys are wearing pink and purple.

Answer 4

At one time it was a way to tell if it was a guys shirt or gals shirt when buying one. Now a days you can find them on either side whether males or female appearal.

Answer 5

I've been wondering the same thing as well. I think they have that to tell if your wearing a piece of clothing for boys or a piece of clothing for girls.

Answer 6

Jayson is right, but I love the answer from Twopence. I should have noticed that for *Pat* on Saturday Night Live!

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Answer 7

Maybe so we can tell the difference between what is male and female clothing in this society.

Answer 8

I wear womens clothes all the time and have never noticed this.

Maybe because I only wear womens underwear?

Answer 9

Makes you wonder where the gays have their buttons

Answer 10

I have wondered this, lol, this is one question that will bug me all day if I don't see the correct answer!♥