Jessica Simpson has responded, of sorts to the widespread coverage this week of her new, more rounded look.

At a Thursday night concert in Virginia she told the crowd “I want to thank my fans. You’re the most wonderful, loyal fans in the world.”

“Please remember, no matter what you go through in life, somebody else might have it harder. So just appreciate.”

“I feel like in our world today we focus on so many things that are completely pointless.”

One thing we will say: her choice of outfit this time around was far more flattering to her figure than her last effort.