purchased this case on the recommendation of a friend and I'm glad I did. Getting the iphone out of the case with one hand seemed a bit awkward at first but after 2 days, I didn't even think about it. Openings allow easy listening (both with headphone and without) and access to the silence button. Mini-velcro closure is seccure yet doesn't snag clothes. Clip holds the phone close to the body. An elegant case.