Should buttons be on the left or right?

If you're wearing a men's shirt, the buttons are usually on the right. If it's a women's shirt, they're usually on the left.

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Subsequently, which side should buttons be on?

There's actually a pretty easy answer: if you wear women's clothing, the buttons are on the left side of the shirt. However, if you wear men's shirts, the buttons line up on the right side. Should the Save button be on the left or right? The Back button always goes at top left. A Done or Save button always goes at top right. A Cancel button goes at top right, unless paired with a Done or Save button, in which case it slides over to top left.

Then, do pins damage suits?

Lapel pins always go on the left. Most suits and blazers already have a buttonhole ready for a lapel pin or boutonniere to be inserted. The metal post attached to the back of your pin will be sharp enough and small enough to pierce through the fabric of your jacket without damaging the material. What can you do with badges? According to the report, badges "have been successfully used to set goals, motivate behaviors, represent achievements and communicate success in many contexts.... [B]adges can have a significant impact, and can be used to motivate learning, signify community and signal achievement".

Where do you put a badge on a coat?

Subsequently, what are the best buttons made of? Especially for heavier materials, like denim, metal buttons are the best choice for their toughness. Metal buttons are also shiny! So even though highly-prized for their durability they are used almost as often for decorative purposes.