Oops! Everyday Items You've Probably Been Misusing All Along

7. Belts in half

The best places to buy are Amazon, Dillard's, and Macy's. Average Product Price: $50–$200 per jacket You have witnessed a piece of history if you have ever seen a jacket with a half-belt on the back. The half-belt is one of many elements of our clothing that have become so regular that we hardly even notice them. The half belt, which is typically located in the centre back of a coat or jacket, doesn't seem to have any meaningful use.

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Half Belts on Pinterest @Pinner62764345 It does not have the same purpose as a standard belt because it does not tighten completely. It appears that military jackets frequently had a half-belt because it prevented extra material from getting in the troops' way. These days, the half-belt serves more of a fashion statement than a tactical one.

8. Hats with Pom Poms

The best places to buy are Forever 21, Target, and Amazon. Product Price on Average: $10–$20 On hats, pom-poms look so cute. They are now so ubiquitous on a winter beanie that we hardly even notice them. In fact, the absence of one on a winter hat is surprising. It turns out that beanies with pom-poms have a historical bent, just like the half-belt.

Shutterstock / Eugeniy Eivo / Hats With Pom Poms It was in France that they were created. When there were storms at sea, French Navy personnel would wear pom-pom-adorned hats to keep their heads from hitting the ceiling. Unbelievable as it may seem, these wardrobe essentials were formerly protective gear because a bump on the head may result in a concussion or worse.