Someone made the perfect comparison to culottes for me, which was that they are like a midi skirt. I will go as far as say that culottes are simply the pants version. You get the best of both worlds when you are wearing them. The flowy feeling you get from a skirt with the comfort of pants. The best part is how chic you will look while wearing them.
It is definitely a style risk that is not for the faint of heart. Keep this in mind though, any trend that makes you nervous is a trend worth trying. A trend like that is sure to turn heads and a necessity for your wardrobe.