diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_accessories_vr.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_accessories_vr.dm
index f76fd299ee..6245e48d59 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_accessories_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_accessories_vr.dm
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 /datum/gear/choker/New()
 	..()
-	gear_tweaks = += gear_tweak_free_color_choice
+	gear_tweaks += gear_tweak_free_color_choice
 
 /datum/gear/collar
 	display_name = "collar, silver"