Hems. Thank goodness.

All dynamic designers...YOU SHOULD MAKE HEMS!

clothing does not end in cloth!

Laurie do the straps have double hems all the way from the dress in front to the dress in back?  And around the arm openings?
That finishing touch would be wonderful. Don't be afreaid to show stitching, either.

I like your dress. Anyone wanting to kick it up from 'sensible' can do that with textures.

Looking forward to seeing this. Good job.