Why are buttons on women's cloth on the opposite side of mens cloth?

Answer 1

In the 19th century, well-heeled Victorian women generally didn't dress themselves, so their buttons were designed to be handled by right-handed servants. Although wealthy men may have had servants to lay out their clothes, they generally dressed themselves, and so the buttons on the right side of men's garments made more sense.

Answer 2

The placement of buttons on men's clothing on the right side and women's clothing on the left side dates back to the 16th century. It was primarily a practical decision to facilitate dressing for the upper classes. Wealthy women were often dressed by maids, while men dressed themselves, and since the majority of people are right-handed, having buttons on different sides made it easier for each gender to fasten their clothing. This tradition has continued in most clothing designs since then.