More 18th Century Jacket Progress

This weekend I managed to work on my 18th century pattern a bit more, but now I have a dilemma! I finished my new basic 18th century pattern, traced it and then added the flared skirt and "swallowtails", the points at the center back. My basic pattern closes by being pinned in the center front and I almost want to keep that type of closure for my jacket! Now I can't decide if I want to modify my pattern to be like the original Willamsburg jacket, or keep it like I have the pattern now.

Here are my sketches, the first is the historic jacket and the second shows my current jacket pattern. I really can't decide! I'm not sure how I would trim the current pattern. Possibly just a pleated trim out of self fabric at the neckline and sleeve cuff...hmmm...I'm just not sure yet!

Woman's Jacket, printed, 1775-1785 

This is the extant Willamsburg jacket, it seems to have sadly lost its stomacher somewhere in time.

Cotton jacket, 1775-1799 

The second example here has a similar front to my current pattern, though mine is shorter. I also cant decide if I should just even out the center front and chop off the point. So many decisions to make on this pattern! I just have to commit and then I'll be ready to start the final jacket!