diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/gear_tweaks_vr.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/gear_tweaks_vr.dm
index 959f0951d5..488a62fbc9 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/gear_tweaks_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/gear_tweaks_vr.dm
@@ -9,6 +9,6 @@
 
 /datum/gear_tweak/collar_tag/tweak_item(var/obj/item/clothing/accessory/collar/C, var/metadata)
 	if(metadata == "")
-		return
+		return ..()
 	else
 		C.initialize_tag(metadata)
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