An Answer (sort of) to the question .....

[amandainvermont]

..... Why are buttons on the left for women and right for men?

Mary posted on Facebook THIS article from the Smithsonian Magazine.

 

[cmpollack]

Fascinating! Thanks, Amanda (and Mary!) for sharing.

 

[furwise]

Very interesting. Thank you for sharing.

 

[northstarvintage]

Very cool. Thanks for posting Amanda!

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

Thanks, Amanda, for posting....I had never read this explanation, but have wondered why! Certainly sounds logical, now that I have read your post!