Japanese linen gauze

I purchased this "to die for" fabric from Marcy Tilton (who else) with a coverup for sundresses in mind.

Then, I decided to use the sleeveless version of this K. Breene pattern

Then, I read Pattern Review and found most people hated the "fit" of this basic rectangle with a collar pattern.

Perhaps, the Pattern Review read should have been the second step, hum?

Anyway, it motivated me to install clear elastic, which is very light weight, instead of cords and stops in the plackets on front and back plackets inserted for fitting.  Also put the plackets on the wrong side of garment, to save the continuity of the fabric design.

I think this garment belongs in the success category.  Your opinions please?