Gustto Setela Tote | Utilitarian Zip Top Lamb Leather Handbag

Posted on: May 27

If all the frills and bows which adorn so many modern handbags are too much for you, consider this utilitarian Setela tote from Gustto.

It's called a tote, but its dome shape is more typical of a bowler bag, although the soft washed lamb leather gives it a little more slouch than that. This balances the large handle studs and contrast stitching to create a look which is gently feminine without being too fussy.

This medium tote is much larger than its description suggests. You should have no problems carrying everything you need for the office or a day of leisure inside this baby, and with a zip pocket and pair of open pouches you should stay organized too.

I've always praised Gussto for their sumptuously soft handles; they're the kind of straps you can't wait to feel in your palms. Sadly though these are too short for over-the-shoulder carrying, an option we really need if we want to load this large bag up. The addition of a longer cross-body strap would have made all the difference here.

If you want a purse with space but don't need to spend too much time lugging it around, this good looking Setela tote might be just the thing. If you're a girl on the go though, I'd probably opt for a different Gustto bag.