Something bothers me about the coat as pictured; it looks a bit awkward to me. I think MOR's suggestion about using extra patch pockets over the inset pockets would give give the jacket a more balanced and proportioned look, creating a less "cut down for the kilt" look. Try pinning on the extra pockets and evaluating that look before you worry about cutting a curve or leaving the front straight. Then, if you're still not sure, fold the front flaps under and pin them in place; you won't get a perfect curve, but you should be able to judge how it would look cut away. In the end, Heming's advice about not needing to look the same as everybody else is also good, so figure out what you like and go for it.