The question of how many umbrellas you need may seem like a totally frivolous one and is entirely dependant on how seriously you take form, function and fashion.
I would say that two is the bare minimum: one small, collapsible umbrella to stash in your bag when you think it might rain and a large, full-length, hook-handled umbrella for posh, dressier occasions.
You really do only need one small umbrella – Fulton is a decent make, but the activation spring does tend to give-out after a couple of years of abuse. I’d still fight their corner, though, and at around £20 from Debenhams in a variety of styles, they are a solid, stylish mid-range umbrella that you can rely on.
With the two staples in place you can start to ask yourself whether further additions to your sleet-slaying arsenal are necessary or desired.
Your considerations should run thusly: are you concerned about matching the colour of the ferrule with your belt buckle and watch case? If the answer is yes then you should purchase two ‘dress’ umbrellas, one with gold and one with silver. I’ve never yet seen a rose gold variety, but there may be one out there. Even if there’s no such thing available, you might be able to go the old plating route as discussed previously, but that is an extremity to which I am yet to travel.
Furthermore, you might want to consider the colour of the hook handle. Brown, matt walnut is a nice finish, but varnished black looks better with a really smart business suit. If you find it essential to cover every possibility (with the exception of the elusive rose gold) you will need four dress umbrellas and one fold-away, making a total of five.
Excessive? Of course. Desirable? Definitely. Justifiable? Good luck.
Friday, February 18, 2011
On Style: The Iconic Square...
Perfect for that 1960s office look. Sleek and chic, the single band of colour can pull your whole outfit together, linking your jacket with your shirt. Stick to white for a stark contrast and learn how to fold by following the link below:
http://www.samhober.com/howtofoldpocketsquares/flatpocketsquarefold.htm
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