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Why is the last button on a dress shirt horizontal?

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

Is there a reason for this?
 
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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
You mean the button opening is horizontal rather than vertical, right?

Yeah, I always wondered that, although not enough to start a new thread. 😛
 
I've always wondered why they have the two buttons sewn on the inside of the front at the bottom...Spares?
 
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