Using 'pad out' too much may make your writing seem unfocused or dull.

Avoid Overuse

'Pad out' suggests the added material is superfluous and not valuable.

Context Matters

What seems 'padded out' to one person might be detailed to another.

When 'padding out', the goal is often to increase comfort by softening surfaces.

Padding out can also refer to adding protection, not just comfort.

Padding out might be done to make something look fuller or more appealing.