This parasol was absolutely perfect for my Mary Poppins costume-- you know the scene where she jumps into the chalk painting and wears the red and white outfit? It's exactly the same size and shape as her parasol there, if you need a size reference. It might be a bit smaller than one would expect from the picture, but it's ideal for this purpose. The handle is also longer than the standard lace parasols you see out there.

My one quibble? I can't figure out how to keep it closed tightly when I want to carry it facing down. There's no catch to keep the ribs shut tight-- they kind of fall outward a bit loosely. But I'm sure I can rig something up.