I reckon it's just being worn too low, instead of Navel-waist. The pleats are great! maybe a bit of 'pleating' /gathering of the excess cloth that's over the shoulder & back would look a bit better? Also a bit curious; over the right shoulder instead of the left?
Looks fine to me though, probably just needs a bit of rearranging.
Tell the nay-sayer where to go...