Why is the last button on a dress shirt horizontal?

[c073186]

On some of my button down dress shirts, the final button is horizontally mounted instead of vertical.

Is there a reason for this?

[Sideonecincy]

From what I know, some people say it is due to the pattern of the shirt or to ensure that the button stays buttoned, but there is no real reason for it.

[iJohnHenry]

I assume you refer to the button hole, not the button itself.

Perhaps the pull from side-to-side down at the waist is better counteracted my a button hole in that direction?

[Phat Elvis]

I'm ashamed to admit it, but I think that I know this one.

It's so that when your shirt is tucked in and you sit down the shirt tails will be able to slide just a little bit to the sides. If that's not why then at least it sounds good.

[Abstract]

You mean the button opening is horizontal rather than vertical, right?

Yeah, I always wondered that, although not enough to start a new thread. :p

[rdowns]

Duplicate thread. :D

http://www.styleforum.net/archive/index.php/t-11444.html

[MacNut]

Duplicate thread. :D

http://www.styleforum.net/archive/index.php/t-11444.htmlAnd how do you know about that forum?:D

[benthewraith]

And how do you know about that forum?:D

Considering it's archived, he probably dredged this topic up on the most powerful website in the universe...

Google.

[MacNut]

Considering it's archived, he probably dredged this topic up on the most powerful website in the universe...

Google.uhuh:D

[GSMiller]

I've always wondered why they have the two buttons sewn on the inside of the front at the bottom...Spares?

[PlaceofDis]

I've always wondered why they have the two buttons sewn on the inside of the front at the bottom...Spares?

yes. spares.

[sushi]

I've always wondered why they have the two buttons sewn on the inside of the front at the bottom...Spares?
Yep. That way you have matching spares in case you loose a button.