diff --git a/code/datums/dog_fashion.dm b/code/datums/dog_fashion.dm
index 7daffcfc204..d35771027b3 100644
--- a/code/datums/dog_fashion.dm
+++ b/code/datums/dog_fashion.dm
@@ -47,6 +47,13 @@
 /datum/dog_fashion/back
 	icon_file = 'icons/mob/simple/corgi_back.dmi'
 
+/datum/dog_fashion/back/armorvest
+	obj_icon_state = "armor"
+
+/datum/dog_fashion/back/deathsquad
+	name = "Trooper REAL_NAME"
+	desc = "That's not red paint. That's real corgi blood."
+
 /datum/dog_fashion/head/helmet
 	name = "Sergeant REAL_NAME"
 	desc = "The ever-loyal, the ever-vigilant."
@@ -178,10 +185,6 @@
 	speak = list("HONK!", "Honk!")
 	emote_see = list("plays tricks.", "slips.")
 
-/datum/dog_fashion/back/deathsquad
-	name = "Trooper REAL_NAME"
-	desc = "That's not red paint. That's real corgi blood."
-
 /datum/dog_fashion/head/festive
 	name = "Festive REAL_NAME"
 	desc = "Ready to party!"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
index c824859984c..3314245f7c1 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor.dm
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@
 	icon_state = "armoralt"
 	inhand_icon_state = "armor"
 	blood_overlay_type = "armor"
-	dog_fashion = /datum/dog_fashion/back
+	dog_fashion = /datum/dog_fashion/back/armorvest
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/alt
 	desc = "A Type I armored vest that provides decent protection against most types of damage."
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@
 	desc = "A lighter plate armor used to still keep out those pesky arrows, while retaining the ability to move."
 	icon_state = "cuirass"
 	inhand_icon_state = "armor"
+	dog_fashion = null
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/hos
 	name = "armored greatcoat"
@@ -514,6 +515,7 @@
 	max_integrity = 200
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
 	armor_type = /datum/armor/vest_durathread
+	dog_fashion = null
 
 /datum/armor/vest_durathread
 	melee = 20
@@ -530,6 +532,7 @@
 	icon_state = "rus_armor"
 	inhand_icon_state = null
 	armor_type = /datum/armor/vest_russian
+	dog_fashion = null
 
 /datum/armor/vest_russian
 	melee = 25
@@ -549,6 +552,7 @@
 	cold_protection = CHEST|GROIN|LEGS|FEET|ARMS|HANDS
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = SPACE_SUIT_MIN_TEMP_PROTECT
 	armor_type = /datum/armor/vest_russian_coat
+	dog_fashion = null
 
 /datum/armor/vest_russian_coat
 	melee = 25
@@ -617,3 +621,4 @@
 	icon_state = "hop_coat"
 	inhand_icon_state = "b_suit"
 	body_parts_covered = CHEST|GROIN|ARMS
+	dog_fashion = null
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/pets/dog.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/pets/dog.dm
index 82781d51abf..cc873f0a918 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/basic/pets/dog.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/basic/pets/dog.dm
@@ -670,6 +670,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(strippable_corgi_items, create_strippable_list(list(
 
 /mob/living/basic/pet/dog/corgi/regenerate_icons()
 	..()
+	cut_overlays() //we are redrawing the mob after all
 	if(inventory_head)
 		var/image/head_icon
 		var/datum/dog_fashion/DF = new inventory_head.dog_fashion(src)