Jessica Simpson stepped out in Virginia Wednesday night as buzz continues to build over her curvier new figure.

Bundled up in a gray jacket, dark sunglasses and a hat, the usually bubbly 28-year-old singer — who is set to perform with Rascal Flatts today at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville — looked solemn.

She smiled a bit when photographers told her she was stunning and beautiful.

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