• When mixing your plaids like Kelly, opt for two contrasting prints. For a perfect pair, one should be smaller (or busier) than the other in contrasting, but complimentary colors. A great way to start is with a smaller black and white check, then layer on colored plaid. 
• Other prints that go great with plaid: stripes, polka dots, and leopard print! 
• Don't forget accessories! They're a great way to incorporate this trend in your ensemble. 

Classic Plaid Cape

Bomber Jacket 

Fashion Trends to Expect in 2016

Back in March, Forever 21 was blasted by fans for stocking a rapey T-shirt and now, an indie brand is calling our the fast fashion retailer for allegedly stealing their designs, Fashionistareports.

Sporty and Rich, an online retailer and magazine, posted a photo on their Instagram of their hoodie captioned "when @forever21 copies you 

Forever 21 is currently selling a sweatshirt that's very similar to the one pictured above, which Sporty and Rich reportedly released two years ago.

Emily Oberg, owner of Sporty and Rich and designer of the original hoodie, says that she wasn't shocked when fans alerted her to the similar design. "I feel like it's a known fact that they copy a lot of people's designs, especially the small guys who don't have a team of lawyers behind them," she told Seventeen.com

She also says that she's going to pursue legal action against the fashion retailer. "I am looking into it now. Before I wasn't going to but I feel like they always get away with stuff like this and it needs to come to an end. When you're a small entity and are the only one running your business, your creativity and ideas is all you have. [Your ideas are] invaluable and need to be protected," Oberg said.

Seventeen.com reached out to Forever 21 for comment and will update this post when a response is given.