diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 76364d1c334..a45d01e85d2 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -649,7 +649,7 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 
 /obj/item/clothing/under/proc/attach_accessory(obj/item/clothing/accessory/A, mob/user, unequip = FALSE)
 	if(can_attach_accessory(A))
-		if(check_unequip && !user.unEquip(A)) // Make absolutely sure this accessory is removed from hands
+		if(unequip && !user.unEquip(A)) // Make absolutely sure this accessory is removed from hands
 			return FALSE
 
 		accessories += A