I really, really, really like these pants! The ink and black pattern is perfect and the fabric is substantial. They would work with lots of tops, including the Lafayette cardigan. I first ordered the 10 and they were really big. So I ordered the 8 but that didn't work either. They were still too big in the leg and a bit too tight at the waist. So both sizes are going back but I think I am still keeping the cardigan.