An absorbent article (400) is provided having an absorbent chassis comprising a rectangular composite structure (33), first and second elastomeric side panels (34) bonded to the composite structure in a first waist region of the absorbent chassis, first and second elastomeric side panels (134) bonded to the composite structure in a second waist region (39) of the chassis, support members (402) bonded to and extending transversely outward from the first and second elastomeric side panels (134) in the second waist region and a fastening system for releasably securing the absorbent article (400) in a pant-like configuration. The fastening system comprises first and second fastening components (82,83) disposed on the support members (402) and adapted to releasably engage first and second mating fastening components (84,85) disposed on the respective first and second elastomeric side panels (34) in the first waist region (38). The elastomeric side panels (34) in the first waist region (38) are longitudinally spaced from the elastomeric side panels (134) in the second waist region (39), and the width of the elastomeric side panels (34) in the first waist region (38) is the same as the width of the elastomeric side panels (134) in the second waist region (39).
