diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm b/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
index 2dd7c92f08..4179e69a45 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/neck/_neck.dm
@@ -180,6 +180,7 @@
 	desc = "It's for pets. Though you probably could wear it yourself, you'd doubtless be the subject of ridicule. It seems to be made out of a polychromic material."
 	icon_state = "petcollar"
 	item_color = "petcollar"
+	alternate_worn_icon = 'icons/mob/neck.dmi' //Because, as it appears, the item itself is normally not directly aware of its worn overlays, so this is about the easiest way, without adding a new var.
 	hasprimary = TRUE
 	primary_color = "#00BBBB"
 	pocket_storage_component_path = /datum/component/storage/concrete/pockets/small/collar
@@ -194,15 +195,15 @@
 	if(hasprimary | hassecondary | hastertiary)
 		if(!isinhands)	//prevents the worn sprites from showing up if you're just holding them
 			if(hasprimary)	//checks if overlays are enabled
-				var/mutable_appearance/primary_worn = mutable_appearance(icon, "[item_color]-primary")	//automagical sprite selection
+				var/mutable_appearance/primary_worn = mutable_appearance(alternate_worn_icon, "[item_color]-primary")	//automagical sprite selection
 				primary_worn.color = primary_color	//colors the overlay
 				. += primary_worn	//adds the overlay onto the buffer list to draw on the mob sprite
 			if(hassecondary)
-				var/mutable_appearance/secondary_worn = mutable_appearance(icon, "[item_color]-secondary")
+				var/mutable_appearance/secondary_worn = mutable_appearance(alternate_worn_icon, "[item_color]-secondary")
 				secondary_worn.color = secondary_color
 				. += secondary_worn
 			if(hastertiary)
-				var/mutable_appearance/tertiary_worn = mutable_appearance(icon, "[item_color]-tertiary")
+				var/mutable_appearance/tertiary_worn = mutable_appearance(alternate_worn_icon, "[item_color]-tertiary")
 				tertiary_worn.color = tertiary_color
 				. += tertiary_worn