Perfect! This is how I'd like to wear them, as a warmer alternative to pencil skirt. If I had culottes. And if I had boots. Oh well.
If it is not a no-no to say so, I do think this overlaps with the old gaucho pants which I never had but loved, but looks more modern--full enough to look intentional and not like cropped pants, but not too full. I'm sure I would feel too schtumpy in culottes with bare legs and shoes because I wouldn't wear heels, but I love this more sporty look, so I hope it is in style! And it is always the right thing to snap up nice wool items. the not-black color is great to go with black and so it shows up the culottes instead of being a sea of black.