Thanks for the input! Yeah, it is a bit chunky, which is also a reason I'm not a huuge fan, but ah well, I guess it'll do. I do have a nice-looking purple/blue/green/lots of colors stripy scarf that I guess I could use, so that I wouldn't have to button it all the way up constantly. Just tried it on, and it looks better, thanks!
And nah, maybe not a hippo, but definitely heavier than what is healthy and what I am comfortable with :p Plus, weight loss means I have to get more active and eat healthier, and that can only lead to good things anyways (minus, you know, injuries and stuff that I plan on avoiding)!