Are these terribly unflattering or am I out of touch?

I like them in theory because I like men’s cuts on women. They are styled badly with the baggy shirt and beige vest. Something sleeker for the top would make them look better 

Not flattering. I have a pair of their linen shorts which are good. Otherwise I stick to denim or sporty ones and much shorter length. This is a hard length to wear, it's a bit middle aged American on holiday.

 

They are terribly unflattering. I bought this cut from Cos last year, I cannot now understand why, they do look awful and I only wear them for gardening.