April showers bring May flowers, or so they say, but what could possibly get us through this month of chilly rain and wind? There is nothing like a fabulous umbrella to shield your hair, outfit and soul from the treacherous "showers" upon us during this bipolar month of spring. Check out our picks for the 16 best umbrellas to keep you feeling dry and looking smart.

Cheery & bright - clockwise from top left:

UncommonGoods Color Wheel Stick Umbrella $40 - uncommongoods.com

Topshop Auto Walker Umbrella $36 - us.topshop.com

Bombay Duck Sparkles Folding Umbrella $31 - brolliesgalore.co.uk

Unique Vintage AID FOR JAPAN**Red & Orange Gerbera Daisy Umbrella $25 - unique-vintage.com

 

Bold prints - clockwise from top:

London Undercover English Breakfast Umbrella $75 - farfetch.com

Fulton Union Jack Garden Folding Umbrella $29 - johnlewis.com

Blue Banana Cherry Skulls Print Umbrella $13.65 - bluebanana.com

Barneys New York Dot Folding Umbrella $130 - barneys.com

 

 

Clearly chic - clockwise from top left:

Linea Butterfly Border Birdcage Umbrella $33 - houseoffraser.com

Urban Outfitters Clear Bubble Umbrella $18 - urbanoutfitters.com

Totes Bubble Umbrella $22 - macys.com

ModCloth Vintage Unburstable Bubble Umbrella $34.99 - modcloth.com

 

 

 

Clean & classic - clockwise from top left:

London Undercover Classic Tartan Umbrella $85 - frenchtrotters.fr

Louis Vuitton Umbrella $700 - louisvuitton.com

Vista Umbrella For Two $49 - umbrellastand.com

Burberry Checked Umbrella $165 - farfetch.com