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

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.

Good

I cannot be in the sun and hats hurt my head. My daughter saw these amazing umbrellas and bought me one to use on outings to the park, amusement park, shopping, etc. I was really surprised by how well it worked! The umbrella has a little weight to it, but I got used to that after the first use. I found that I did not hold the umbrella by the C handle, as I felt the weight might snap the C handle off from the pole. (I had also read reviews that said the C handle broke off and for this reason took away a star). It felt most comfortable holding the umbrella pole just above the C handle. When in the ladies room, I could be hands free by putting my hand thru the C and carrying the umbrella on my wrist. This feature is great when shopping, looking at items, paying, etc. The velcro strap keeps the umbrella closed and easy to carry or store. I love the leaves on the interior - outside it makes me feel like I am under the trees. The opposite way the umbrella closes takes a little getting used to from a standard umbrella. But, after several openings and closings, you get the hang of it. Love this umbrella - rain or shine!

like the way it folds down especially when getting into a vehicle.

Loved it

Yesterday I ran errands in the pouring down rain. The great thing about this umbrella is that when you open the car door just a crack, you can slip the umbrella out in an upright position. Then it’s very easy to push the umbrella into the open position. My clothes actually stayed dry yesterday by the time I got home from running all of my errands. I chose the umbrella with the blue sky and white puffy clouds with hopes that it would cheer me up on a cloudy day!

Es simpático y la novedad del estilo. Me resulta muy pesado!

I really thought Id bought a collapsible umbrella, so was disappointed when I pulled this out of the box. After reading the description more carefully and then watching the video, I was happy for my mistake. This has got to be one of the coolest things Ive bought! Praying for rainy weather now!

Use when raining. So pretty and the design shows when open from the inside. Bright and colorful

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.