I’ve been a bit critical of XOXO’s cheap and cheerful bags in the past, so I was surprised to find myself falling for its Breakaway Tote.
Perhaps I’m swooning because while this tote is just as affordable as the rest of XOXO’s range, it doesn’t look as cheap. Its earthy snake printed synthetic does a decent job mimicking the more expensive exotic skin. I really love the way it’s used to create a sexy curved tote. That shape is much more compelling than the boxy silhouettes we typically see. The nameplate interrupts the design a bit, but it’s not as distracting as it might have been.
XOXO hasn’t forgotten about practicality either. The Breakaway is luxuriously large, and its side zippers mean it can be made even bigger if you like. That feature should impress packrats or anyone planning to take the Breakaway on weekends away. It could probably use more than the standard trio of interior pockets, but they at least meet our expectations, which is perhaps all we can rightly expect for the money.
At $79 this Breakaway tote is very affordable, but it doesn’t look like we’ve compromised. That combination should prove irresistible to bargain hunters.
More Features of This XOXO Snake Tote
- Magnetic closure
- Signature print lining
- Dual handles with an 11.5 inch drop
- Measures 10 x 17 x 7.5 inches
- Also available in matte black and gray
