The half-belt on coats and jackets. Nowadays, half-belts are added to clothes mostly for the sake of style. However, they were originally used on oversized military jackets that doubled as blankets to gather up all the extra material so that soldiers could walk without stumbling.
It's correct though, I can remember all the publicity when they were first introduced.
So if I try to save your life, but you see that it will make you uncomfortable, can I assume you will pass on the help?
Yes, had me totally confused .