Preferring Right Over Left

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Question

Should one also prefer the right side over the left with undergarments?

Answer

Shalom u'vracha

This practice should also be observed with undergarments.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 2, Se'if 4
First put on the right shoe.

Mishna Berura, Siman 2, Se'if Katan 5
The right side - as we find in the Torah that the right is always considered more important, such as regarding the thumb of the hand and foot, and in all matters where the right is preferred over the left:

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