Sharpty Inverted, Windproof, Reverse Umbrella for Women with UV Protection, Upside Down with C-Shaped Handle

Take it from me: I grew up in one of the rainiest places on Earth. We almost get scuba licenses with our drivers licenses, okay? The Pacific Northwest tests any umbrella to the hilt, and this lovely specimen holds up against the hardest pelt, persistent drizzle or monsoon bombardment of November with grace. It dealt with Midwest summer thunderstorms better than much bigger, fancier umbrellas and Im still chuckling dry (mostly) on a windy, wet day in November. This storm reminded me to write my review. Its held up where other lesser umbrellas would have turned inside out or simply cowered in the closet. Not so my trusty inverted Parisian umbrella! The inverted umbrella design is long overdue for a wave of popularity, partly because functionality and form are not sacrificed. Having the inverted form allows for multiple layers, assuring you wont get wet nor will you spray everyone in a ten-foot radius by simply opening or shutting the thing. The handle is great if you need to get a firm grip or hang a small bag from it on your walk. Sometimes you just need your hands free, and the C grip is soft, supple, and durable. I drop a star from this for the inherent weakness of the metal tips on the tines. If one of those gets knocked off, it very easily disrupts the outer skin of the umbrella. Tension declines, but trying to wrestle that tip back into place can be arduous and painstaking work without tearing or breaking something.

The umbrella is sturdy but it is too long to be practical. Much too big to carry conveniently

Got this umbrella because I know somebody who has one and just loves it. I ordered the Blue Sky one for myself. What was delivered, right on time and seemingly a decent level of quality, was the Beige Plaid which is not at all my style. I had need of giving a gift to someone and this color is her style, so I just kept the umbrella and gave it as a gift.

This item is a gift for Christmas.

Just as described and arrived on time

It has made my summer! I can sit on the beach with this classy umbrella. It has a comfotable handle, easy to open and close. Much better than the short handle ones. Plus, it truly is windproof. Its so funny to see. Yesterday a wind blew up on the beach, and it just turned itself inside out without breaking so that the pattern was on the outside. It is adorable. I have the one with leaves. My friend has the blue sky, and that one is beautiful too.

Handy gadget. It stays in my vehicle, easy up, less messy downs.

I will be buying a second one. It was fashionable and worth the money. A must have!

I love that its inverted. It doesnt fold up as much as conventional umbrellas. The day I got it the rain stopped!

Buena calidad proteje muy bien del sol y de la.lluvia