The padded hip roll worn by women in Outlander is usually called a bum roll or hip pad. It’s a tied padding that sits around the hips to make skirts stand out and shape the silhouette.

What it does

  • Adds fullness at the hips and back.
  • Makes the waist look smaller by contrast.
  • Helps create the period dress shape used in late 16th- and early 17th-century styles.

In historical terms

Fashion historians describe it as a roll of padding tied around the hip line, sometimes used under petticoats to widen the skirt line. In costume discussions about Outlander , people also refer to it as hip padding that approximates a pannier-like shape, depending on the era of the outfit.

Plain-language answer

If you’re trying to name that costume piece in one phrase, bum roll is the most accurate common term.