Bought this for my sister who uses umbrellas for daily sunshade.  She liked the styling but not the sun blockage.  I had hoped to provide an alternative for her using umbrellas so she would look a tad more stylish.  Nothing against this parasol but my sun-freaked sister said it didn't meet her criteria...I think it was also not "large enough".  Back to the umbrellas she went and returned this and two others I sent her.  Oh well; can't blame me for trying.