Have you ever worn a button-up shirt meant for another gender, and wondered why your fingers struggled with the buttons? It’s because men’s and women’s shirts are buttoned on opposite sides. But why?

The timeless, trend-proof closet staple continues to evolve. The Casta button-up from a new collection of shirting by the Amsterdam-based line Flore Flore.Credit...Chaumont-Zaerpour Supported by By ...

“Napoleon ordered women’s shirts be buttoned on the opposite side of men’s to end all the fun-making at his expense.” Historians may never know exactly how women’s buttons ended up on the left—but ...

A fabulous button-up shirt is a staple in every woman’s wardrobe, regardless of occupation or personal style. This versatile shirt is as timeless and essential as a sturdy pair of loafers or a great ...

Have you ever worn a button-up shirt meant for another gender, and wondered why your fingers struggled with the buttons? It’s because men’s and women’s shirts are buttoned on opposite sides. But why?

As always with any kind of apparel, we’re focused on featuring button-downs offered in a wider selection of sizes rather than the frustratingly limited (but all too common) small-to-large range.

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To say you’ll get a lot of use out of a button-up white shirt is likely a fashion understatement. It’s a foundational piece and the basis of any wardrobe—whether you dress it up, with a dramatic full ...

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