diff --git a/code/modules/vore/fluffstuff/custom_clothes_vr.dm b/code/modules/vore/fluffstuff/custom_clothes_vr.dm
index cbd566cf1ab..b28d9d3f9eb 100644
--- a/code/modules/vore/fluffstuff/custom_clothes_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vore/fluffstuff/custom_clothes_vr.dm
@@ -667,7 +667,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/fluff/avida/mob_can_equip(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H, slot, disable_warning = 0)
 	if(..())
-		if(H.ear_style.name == "Bnnuy Ears"||H.ear_style.name == "Bnnuy Ears 2") //check if wearer's ear sprite is compatible with trimmed icon
+		if(H.ear_style && (H.ear_style.name == "Bnnuy Ears" || H.ear_style.name == "Bnnuy Ears 2")) //check if wearer's ear sprite is compatible with trimmed icon
 			item_state = initial(src.item_state)
 		else //if not, just use a generic icon
 			item_state = "avidahatnoears"