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A disposable absorbent article defines a first side portion, a second side portion, and a longitudinal centerline between the side portions. The absorbent article comprises an outer cover and an absorbent insert which is connected to the outer cover. The outer cover comprises a first side panel whic

A disposable absorbent article defines a first side portion, a second side portion, and a longitudinal centerline between the side portions. The absorbent article comprises an outer cover and an absorbent insert which is connected to the outer cover. The outer cover comprises a first side panel which is located in the first side portion of the absorbent article and a second side panel which is located in the second side portion of the absorbent article. An edge of the first side panel is connected to an edge of the second side panel to provide a seam which extends along the longitudinal centerline between the side portions of the absorbent article. The opposite waist regions on each side panel are configured to encircle the legs of the wearer and releasably engage together about the hips of the wearer. The disposable absorbent article has an aesthetically pleasing garment-like appearance and is readily refastenable about the hips of the wearer.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A disposable absorbent article which defines a first side portion, a second side portion, and a longitudinal centerline between said side portions, said absorbent article comprising:a) an outer cover which defines a length, a pair of laterally opposed side regions, a pair of longitu

[ I claim:] [1.] A disposable absorbent article which defines a first side portion, a second side portion, and a longitudinal centerline between said side portions, said absorbent article comprising:a) an outer cover which defines a length, a pair of laterally opposed side regions, a pair of longitudinally opposed waist regions, and a crotch region which extends between and connects said waist regions, said outer cover comprising a first side panel which is located in said first side portion of said absorbent article and a second side panel which is located in said second side portion of said absorbent article wherein an edge of said first side panel is connected to an edge of said second side panel to provide a seam which extends along said longitudinal centerline between said side portions of said absorbent article and wherein said seam on each of said side panels defines a "U" shape when said side panel is in a laid flat configuration; andb) an absorbent insert which is connected to said outer cover, wherein each of said side panels of said outer cover further comprises a first fastener which is located on one of said waist regions and a second fastener which is located on said opposite waist region and wherein said first fastener and said second fastener on each of said side panels are releasably engageable together.