Love, love the jacket! You look gorgeous.
But since you punched holes in the material for the shanks, do the shanks stick you?
I think this is a very clever idea. Reminds me of some pictures I saw of street entertainers in England. They use little white buttons on dark suits and dresses to make patterns to catch the eye of pedestrians.

Looks great! I didn't realize at first that this was a version of "shark's teeth" from Martha Pullen. This looks more grown up andis definitely easier too.