As celebrity gossip sites (and celebrities themselves) continue to buzz over her curvier new figure, the embattled Jessica Simpson emerged Wednesday night.

Bundled up in a gray jacket, dark sunglasses and a hat, the usually bubbly alleged singer - set to perform with Rascal Flatts at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia - was looking a bit solemn, reserved and even camera-shy.

Jessica Simpson's body demands more scrutiny. Shame on the alleged actress for covering up like this. We expected better, Jess. [Photo Credits: Splash News Online]

Any chance to get another look at those curves was nixed by her outfit, as well as security peeps making sure celeb news photographers kept their distance.

No one was able to get a comment on those rumors of Tony Romo cheating either. Oh well. Click to enlarge more Jessica pics, then vote in the poll below ...

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