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You probably wouldn't expect to meet a grizzled mom at a cosplay convention, would you? An age-defying soul, however, is only one of the reasons why people fell in love with Solange from Manaus, Brazil. The other is her cool costumes.

Solange (aka Tia sol, "Aunty Sun") buys individual cosplay costume pieces online and puts them together all by herself. "A friend said that I wouldn't have the guts," told Solange. "I chose a famous character and had the DIY cosplay costume made without saying another word."

Despite her global internet following, the adorable aunty cosplays locally. "I don't miss a single event in my city. I'd really like to visit other ones, but have you seen the price of the fares?" Her favorite costume ideas include Yubaba from Spirited Away and Muriel from Courage the Cowardly Dog.

"I never thought that I would be well-received among the young people, I've made a lot of friends during all of this." Cosplay conventions have become a sort of a haven for Solange: "I can launch myself into the world of make-believe, where anything goes." Her next event is coming up in December. "I'm finishing up the painting on my new creative costume, Granny Juju from Jorel's Brother."

More info: Facebook (h/t)

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Yubaba, Spirited Away

Yubaba, Spirited Away

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Granny, Looney Tunes

Granny, Looney Tunes

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, I would LOOOOVE to take a picture with her in this cosplay!!

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Fairy Godmother, Cinderella

Fairy Godmother, Cinderella

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how many girls come to her asking her for to change them into a princess.

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Sophie Hatter, Howl's Moving Castle

Sophie Hatter, Howl's Moving Castle

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The Bored Witch, The Triplets And...

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Carolina Ren
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh! Nostalgia, damn I used to watch this show as I was getting ready to go to high school.

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Madame Mim, The Sword In The Stone

Madame Mim, The Sword In The Stone

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Maria Beilschmidt
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is the most comfortable, sensible cosplay costume I have ever seen!

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Toph Beifong, Legend Of Korra

Toph Beifong, Legend Of Korra

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Genkai, Yuyu Hakusho

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Paula Graham
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is awesome. As a woman of a certain age who would love to go dressed to a Con, I'm inspired!

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