A waist belt used for supporting a disposable absorbent assembly is
disclosed. The belt includes a central segment positioned along the
longitudinal centerline of the belt, at least two intermediate segments
transversely outwardly extending from the central segment, and at least
two distal segments transversely outwardly extending from an intermediate
segment. Each intermediate segment covers a side hip of the wearer when
the belt is worn. The longitudinal length of each intermediate segment is
greater than that of the central segment, and greater than that of each
distal segment. The belt further includes a fastener element positioned
on at least one of the distal segments for releasably securing the belt
around the waist of the wearer, and an attachment surface formed at least
on each intermediate segment for releasably attaching the disposable
assembly to the belt. An absorbent article comprising such a belt is also
disclosed.