Umbrellas for Women

What types of umbrellas for women are there?

Umbrellas come in three common types: the compact folding umbrella, the automatic umbrella and the classic stick umbrella.

• Folding umbrella: collapses down small and fits into most handbags.
• Automatic umbrella: opens at the touch of a button, and some models close the same way. Handy when your other hand is busy.
• Stick umbrella: larger, with a full-length shaft. It gives you more coverage but is less convenient to carry.

On wet autumn days, an umbrella complements a transitional jacket or a parka and keeps your head and bag dry too. Add boots and more accessories from Tom Tailor, and your outfit is ready for miserable weather.

What makes an umbrella windproof?

An umbrella stands up to the wind when its frame is flexible enough to give way in a gust and spring back rather than snap. Some umbrellas have a vented canopy that lets the wind escape. In a real storm, though, every umbrella reaches its limits.

How do I look after an umbrella?

Your umbrella keeps its shape for longer if you leave it open to dry after the rain and only fold it up afterwards. That way it won't smell musty and the frame is slower to rust. Don't stand it right next to a radiator, though, as strong heat can damage the canopy.