Welcome to our group test of sports bras. All of the sports bras in this group test have been put through their paces by professional event rider Sam Jennings and her team. Find out what they thought about the DVR Equestrian Chiara bra below
Official description: DVR Equestrian Chiara recycled compression bra
The DVR Equestrian Chiara recycled compression bra has a simple style and effective control. It’s invisible under competition shirts, has flat seams and a printed label for ultimate comfort. It’s made from recycled ocean plastics and provides UPF50+ sun protection.
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I gave this one to Sian because it was an over-the-head style and I couldn’t get it on, despite it being a medium, which is what I’d normally wear.
Sian’s overview of performance
This bra had no padding, but it fitted me well and I felt secure. It was comfortable and had a good level of stretch so, although Sam struggled, I found it easy to put on. It washed well and stayed the same shape, but it did suffer a small bit of wear over time.
Sian’s likes and dislikes
I absolutely love that it’s made of recycled nets – it’s really cool and the material actually feels lovely. The design was plain but that was fine because it made it great for wearing under a white competition shirt. You can’t go wrong with such a basic style – I wear it with everything.
Sam Jennings is a professional event rider who started her eventing career in 1999 as a young rider and was shortlisted for the British team that year. Based at her friendly and professional yard in Kent, Sam regularly competes a range of horses from intro to four-star level, as well as providing clinics and training. As a member of the H&H product testing team, Sam is very thorough when reviewing products and is great at assessing the finer details you might not have considered.
