diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/void.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/void.dm
index f1d12a9982..83dbdfd345 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/void.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/void/void.dm
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@
 	if(istype(W,/obj/item/clothing/accessory) || istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/hand_labeler))
 		return ..()
 
-	if(istype(src.loc,/mob/living))
+	if(user.get_inventory_slot(src) == slot_wear_suit)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You cannot modify \the [src] while it is being worn.</span>")
 		return