I haven't tried it in the rain yet, but my first impression is that it's worth its money. It's about the size of a small common market umbrella (not big like the equivalent women's ones that are a whole stick). As a cover, it's slightly larger than a small umbrella, but it's not huge, which I think is convenient. Its construction seems really well-made and resistant to wind. It's also generally very elegant. The only downside, like with all umbrellas, is that it's difficult to fit back into its case after opening it.