diff --git a/code/datums/sprite_accessories/clothing.dm b/code/datums/sprite_accessories/clothing.dm
index a2ab967b701..2b23cd411a8 100644
--- a/code/datums/sprite_accessories/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/datums/sprite_accessories/clothing.dm
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@
 		result = mutable_appearance(created)
 
 	else // no caching necessary
-		result = mutable_appearance(icon, icon_state)
+		result = mutable_appearance(icon, icon_state_to_use)
 
 	result.layer = -layer
 	result.color = use_static ? null : color