An absorbent article can have a chassis which can have a backsheet layer, a topsheet layer, and an absorbent system positioned between the backsheet layer and the topsheet layer. A portion of the backsheet layer can be bonded to a portion of the topsheet layer in an area. A pair of non-integral side covers can be bonded to the chassis in a position which overlays the bond between the backsheet layer and the topsheet layer. A pair of non-integral wings can be bonded to the backsheet layer of the chassis and are separate from the side covers.