diff --git a/src/msw/statbr95.cpp b/src/msw/statbr95.cpp
index f06e0e7c05..d7f26724f6 100644
--- a/src/msw/statbr95.cpp
+++ b/src/msw/statbr95.cpp
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ wxSize wxStatusBar95::DoGetBestSize() const
                                         : DEFAULT_FIELD_WIDTH;
         if ( widthField >= 0 )
         {
-            width += m_statusWidths[i];
+            width += widthField;
         }
         else
         {