diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index 308898fc8ca..b1e6625d739 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -425,7 +425,7 @@ var/list/global/slot_flags_enumeration = list(
 			return 0
 
 	//Next check that the slot is free
-	if(H.get_equipped_item(slot))
+	if(H.get_equipped_item(slot) && !bypass_blocked_check)
 		return 0
 
 	//Next check if the slot is accessible.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/abstract/new_player/preferences_setup.dm b/code/modules/mob/abstract/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
index 90b2b844a7e..6dbd76c97d3 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/abstract/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/abstract/new_player/preferences_setup.dm
@@ -211,12 +211,12 @@
 		var/list/leftovers = list()
 		var/list/used_slots = list()
 
-		if((equip_preview_mob & EQUIP_PREVIEW_LOADOUT) && !(previewJob && (equip_preview_mob & EQUIP_PREVIEW_JOB) && (previewJob.type == /datum/job/ai || previewJob.type == /datum/job/cyborg)))
-			SSjobs.EquipCustom(mannequin, previewJob, src, leftovers, null, used_slots)
-
 		if((equip_preview_mob & EQUIP_PREVIEW_JOB) && previewJob)
 			previewJob.equip_preview(mannequin, player_alt_titles[previewJob.title], faction)
 
+		if((equip_preview_mob & EQUIP_PREVIEW_LOADOUT) && !(previewJob && (equip_preview_mob & EQUIP_PREVIEW_JOB) && (previewJob.type == /datum/job/ai || previewJob.type == /datum/job/cyborg)))
+			SSjobs.EquipCustom(mannequin, previewJob, src, leftovers, null, used_slots)
+
 		if(equip_preview_mob & EQUIP_PREVIEW_LOADOUT && leftovers.len)
 			SSjobs.EquipCustomDeferred(mannequin, src, leftovers, used_slots)
 
diff --git a/html/changelogs/mattatlas-blockcheck.yml b/html/changelogs/mattatlas-blockcheck.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..c206b72d384
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/mattatlas-blockcheck.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+################################
+# Example Changelog File
+#
+# Note: This file, and files beginning with ".", and files that don't end in ".yml" will not be read. If you change this file, you will look really dumb.
+#
+# Your changelog will be merged with a master changelog. (New stuff added only, and only on the date entry for the day it was merged.)
+# When it is, any changes listed below will disappear.
+#
+# Valid Prefixes:
+#   bugfix
+#   wip (For works in progress)
+#   tweak
+#   soundadd
+#   sounddel
+#   rscadd (general adding of nice things)
+#   rscdel (general deleting of nice things)
+#   imageadd
+#   imagedel
+#   maptweak
+#   spellcheck (typo fixes)
+#   experiment
+#   balance
+#   admin
+#   backend
+#   security
+#   refactor
+#################################
+
+# Your name.
+author: MattAtlas
+
+# Optional: Remove this file after generating master changelog.  Useful for PR changelogs that won't get used again.
+delete-after: True
+
+# Any changes you've made.  See valid prefix list above.
+# INDENT WITH TWO SPACES.  NOT TABS.  SPACES.
+# SCREW THIS UP AND IT WON'T WORK.
+# Also, all entries are changed into a single [] after a master changelog generation. Just remove the brackets when you add new entries.
+# Please surround your changes in  double quotes ("), as certain characters otherwise screws up compiling. The quotes will not show up in the changelog.
+changes:
+  - bugfix: "The loadout will now substitute job clothing in the preview."