I bought the H&M cardigan a size too big, I always try on different sizes because (especially with the H&M) a bigger size might just give that perfect slouchy or grungy look. Somehow this doesn't work for me with the Zara! With Zara clothing it's really important I get the size perfectly right for a beautifully tailored and fitted look.
I guess it was only a matter of time before I would mix and match something unusual again..
Partly out of curiosity and because I really felt like trying something new, especially something that is "out of fashion" (It's always fun to try to bring something back) I wear a dress over trousers.
My findings are that it really depends on the shape of the dress and the shape of the trousers to pull it off! The lace dress is a a-line mini and the trousers are peg legged, or tapered in at the leg/ankle.