Costume Character Guide for Mature Adults

Age is nothing but a number and we are only as old (or as young) as we feel. However, many individuals have preferences when it comes to costuming. For example, some prefer to costume within their ethnicity, body type, gender or age. Theres nothing wrong with costuming within your comfort zone. Its all about having fun, right? As long as you are having fun and expressing yourself, youre doing it right. To accommodate costumers who prefer to cosplay characters within their own age group, The Confessions of a Cosplay Girl Blog presents a list of 20 mature adult characters (both female and male).

General Leia Organa- Star Wars: The Force Awakeness

Han Solo- Star Wars: The Force Awakeness

Fairy Godmother- Cinderella

Bruce Wayne- Batman Beyond

Yubaba- Spirited Away

Doctor Henry Jones Senior- Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade

Galina Reznikov aka Red- Orange is the New Black

The 12th Doctor- Doctor Who

Queen Elinor- Brave

  Gandolf the Grey, Gandolf the White- The Lord of the Rings

Yzma-The Emperors New Groove

The Ancient One- Doctor Strange

Mother Gothel- Tangled

Superman- Kingdom Come

Cora, Queen of Hearts- Once Upon A Time

Professor Albus Dumbledore- Harry Potter

Lady Tremaine- Cinderella

Santa- Rise of the Guardians

Valka- How to Train Your Dragon 2

          King Triton- The Little Mermaid

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The Violet Vixen Corset Dress Review

Located in Austin, Texas The Violet Vixen  "provides showgirls, burlesque dancers, fashionistas, steampunkers, goth lovers and aspiring starlets with flavor rich corsets just for fun or daily wear." The website isnt limited to corsets but also sells shoes, waist trainers, clothing for men and more. The Violet Vixen ships throughout the U.S. and Internationally. This review is for their Black Rose Corset Dress. Currently priced at $134.00 the dress is made to order in 12-16 business days. A corset liner for increased comfort can be added for an additional $15. The dress is also available in a brown corset, white and red. A listing for the item to order can be found HERE. After selecting this stunning dress for review, it was time to do something creative with it. After being asked to be a part of a Punk X-Men cosplay group for Dragoncon 2015, I decided to use the Black Rose dress for Punk Rogue. Additions to creating this look include a wig from ebay, gloves from a local party store, fishnets and black boots. For my makeup, I watched the following tutorial on You Tube which can be found HERE. 

Photos by Green House Photography

The dress is absolutely gorgeous with first class craftsmanship. This particular design is versatile and can be used for styles in steampunk and goth. The dress can be used for costuming or a night on the town. The possibilities really are quite endless. The Black Rose corset dress from The Violet Vixen gets two thumbs up from the Confessions of a Cosplay Girl Blog.

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Fan Boys Dont Own Me

Photo by Bodhi Tree Photography

Get ready for a very honest and to-the-point entry. I am very upset. Recently I have been dealing with fan boys who make sure to attend every appearance I make in the area. Now you may say its great that I have people who support me however it appears that some seem to be getting angrier and angrier with me. The reasons vary; I didnt respond to something they wrote on my Public Facebook Page or they ran into me at a show and I did not have the courtesy to post that I would be there. This feeling that they have, that I am obligated to inform them of where I am going and it is my duty to respond to them on my page makes me uneasy.



Like many cosplayers around the world, I like to share the work that my photographers and I do online. I love to attend conventions to have fun with my friends and loved ones as an attendee. Sometimes I am there as a guest or a member of the press. On other occasions, I have been there on behalf of the charity organization I work for. Ive promoted appearances that I make but I do not promote when I am going to have a sign up table for the charity organization. The reason for that is, I must keep "Victoria Cosplay" and the charity work I do separate. The focus of the charity work is to spread our mission and inform local costumers who may be interested in joining our cause. I am not there to promote myself or sell pictures. It is about giving back.

Do I deserve fan boys getting angry with me to my face because I did not promote that I was going to be at a show even after I explained my reasons? No. I shouldnt even have to give a reason. Its my private decision on weither I want to make public where I am going. Am I obligated to respond to comments made on my page which has over 9,000 people on it? No. Its impossible to respond to every one. Yes, I appreciate the people who have supported my work but I was never in this for the "Likes". I costume because it makes me happy. I am not doing it for anyone else. I do it for me. I know there are other women out there who say they do it for the fans. They accept gifts through the mail and take votes on what character you want them to dress up as next. They make it very clear they are doing this for you, the fans. That is not me.

Costuming is a form of self expression for me. It is an outlet for me to express myself creatively. Its amazing that people support me. Its amazing that people like my work. I am by no means brushing my supporters off. I appreciate it beyond words. But dont act like you own me. Dont approach me as if I owe you because you clicked "Like" on my page. Respect the boundaries. Respect my duties to charity. And respect my decisions if I dont want to make pubic what shows I am going to and who I am with.

Please feel free to hit "Unlike" if you wish. Its not the end of the world for me.

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Cosplay Spotlight Cosplay Kitten

Heidi aka Cosplay Kitten was one of the first cosplayers I discovered online when I was introduced to the wonderful world of costuming. I immediately took a liking to this beautiful and talented woman from Colorado. Heidi creates highly detailed costumes and the characters she portrays range from movies to anime and comic books. I was thrilled that this inspirational woman agreed to an interview for the Confessions of a Cosplay Girl Blog! Heidi chats about the complexity of creating a costume, how she got started and the importance of having fun with friends at cons.

Victoria: How long have you been in the hobby of costuming?

Heidi: I’ve been costuming since 2000, before I really knew what “cosplay” officially was. I’d go to local sci-fi and anime cons to raid the dealer’s hall, visit friends, and to play some of the tabletop games, and just thought it was super fun to dress up as my favorite characters. As time went by and I made more friends in the hobby, and both conventions and cosplay itself grew to be a popular trend, I became more entrenched in it – it’s such a creative outlet, and nothing is more fun than being in a costume group with all your friends! I also find the act of sewing to be very relaxing. When I start cutting into a piece of fabric or patterning something out on muslin, all my stress just melts away.

Victoria: What is the most complex costume you have created?

Heidi: It’s really hard to narrow it down to just one costume, especially when I have so many, because sometimes I have to custom dye, cut, and style a wig for something with a relatively easy costume, or I have to pattern out crazy designs or build a very unique prop for a lot of things (good luck finding a Minotaurus costume in the Simplicity pattern books, lol!). My Lulu costume from Final Fantasy 10 took a lot of work, because that belt skirt had to be built so that I could still walk in it, and both my Darkstalkers Felicia and Record of Lodoss Wars Pirotess had to be strategically engineered to not fall off or slip out of place, but I guess I’d have to say my Katt costume from Breath of Fire 2 is pretty complex because of the bodysuit. I made an undersuit from spandex which I custom dyed orange, and then airbrushed stripes, flesh tones, and a belly button on it. I guess it turned out better than expected…I still to this day get accused of being naked and wearing nothing but bodypaint, when in reality I’m covered from head to toe!

Victoria: You are into all sorts of fandom. Anime, video games, cartoons and comics. If you could pick just one, what would be your favorite?

Heidi: That’s a tough call! But I’d have to say my favorite fandom at the moment is definitely comic books. As I’ve gotten a little bit older, I’ve found I can pull off the superheroine look pretty flawlessly, and I love being able to look like a badass buttkicker, lol. Female superheroes also fit my body type very well…I’m pretty athletic and I’m also very tall. I kept getting called “the real Wonder Woman” at Denver Comic Con this year because I towered over full grown men like a proper Amazon should!

Victoria: Are you currently working on any new costumes?

Heidi: I’ve got a couple costumes that I need to keep secret for now, but a few of the ones I’ve started making are Echidna from Queen’s Blade, and the ever famous plant loving villainess from Batman, Poison Ivy. I also want to finish up my Naga from Slayers costume for Fanime next year!

Victoria: What was the first costume you created?

Heidi: My grandmother taught me to sew when I was very young - I think I was only ten years old when I was making my own clothing and costumes! I had a Nintendo, and was addicted to role playing games…my favorites at the time were the Final Fantasy series, and I adored the White Mage. So my very first costume was a White Mage from Final Fantasy, sewn out of a white bed sheet and decorated with a red sharpie marker, lol. Years later, I was still making costumes, but had gotten a lot better at it! I’d made friends with other costumers through the internet and my circle of friends, and in 2000 a bunch of us went to Anime Central as Final Fantasy characters – and Aeris Gainsborough from Final Fantasy 7 became my first “real” costume worn at a convention. I’ve since redone that costume twice, as I’m my own worst critic and the 2000 version of my Aeris was quite…interesting. I didn’t even know anything about makeup or hairstyling or prop making then, and it really goes to show that practice does make perfect.

Victoria: What conventions have you attended?

Heidi: Oh geez…I’ve been at this for fourteen years now so I’d fill up your page if I listed them all! The most memorable ones are Katsucon, Otakon, Dragon Con, Anime Central, Anime Expo, San Diego Comic Con, Fanime, Wondercon, Denver Comic Con, Starfest, Nan Desu Kan…there are also a whole bunch of smaller ones as well as ones that no longer exist. Anybody out there remember Anime Reactor?

Victoria: What would you say is your favorite convention memory?

Heidi: Honestly the best “memory” I have is actually all the friendships I have made. While the adventure of traveling to conventions and meeting new people and participating in contests as first an entrant and later a judge and host is an amazing experience, and the thrill of recreating your favorite series with a huge group of friends can be the highlight of a convention…the friendships I have made over the years are still with me to this day. They are memories that never fade and continue to bring me happiness.

Victoria: I think its safe to say that people recognize you from the internet when they see you at a show. Whats it like when people recognize your work?

Heidi: I’ve got mixed feelings about it, honestly. I cosplay to have fun - it’s as plain and simple as that. While the creative side of cosplay appeals to me because it lets me experiment with different methods of making things, and lets me strengthen my own talents, there is nothing more wonderful than gathering with friends, goofing off, and laughing together while sharing in the things that we love most. So on one hand, it’s very flattering and wonderful when the attention I get leads to new friendships, new costume opportunities, being able to help less experienced people, and having my hard work appreciated. But on the other hand, there’s always a downside. While almost all the responses to my costuming have been overwhelmingly positive and encouraging, you can’t please all of the people all of the time, and sometimes I get judged by people who don’t know me simply for what I’m wearing, or how I look, or I’ll attract the attention of someone who gets jealous of me or even worse, obsessed. I could fill a small phone book with my creepy stalkers. In the end though, what matters most is that I have fun doing what I love.

Victoria: Where can people contact you and view a portfolio of your work?

Heidi: You can see more of my work at:
 www.CosplayKitten.com
Facebook.com/CosplayKitten 
Twitter.com/CosplayKitten

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Product Review Vinyl Steel Boned Underbust Corset

This Black Vinyl Steel Boned Underbust Corset is currently listed on the Three Muses Clothing website. With a retail price of $79.99, it is currently on sale for $59.99 but theres even better news for readers of Confessions of a Cosplay Girl! Enter this special code for a $10 discount, bringing the total to $50! Offer expires September 14th, 2014. Code: cosplayvic



The underbust corset has a cotton jean lining, modesty panel in the back and and nylon shoe string lace. There is steel boning in the front, back and sides. It also comes with 6 garter loops. It is to be dry cleaned only. This corset also features waist tape. Waist tape is a sturdy piece of non-stretch ribbon (or tape) that is located at the smallest part of the waist. The smallest part of the waist is where corsets are most stressed. The waist tape helps stitches from breaking at the waist which helps the corset last longer. Its an amazing feature. This underbust is available in sizes ranging from extra small to 5X. Three Muses Clothing ships all throughout the U.S. and Internationally. There are 3 shipping options available.

I ordered my corset in a size small. The item arrived in a priority box and was wrapped in tissue paper. The product was brand new with no defects or damage. The corset is very sturdy and strong. I really love the shine of the vinyl. I love the effect it gave my sexy Star Wars Imperial Officer outfit. This underbust can be used for a large variety of different costumes and club wear. You can mix this with a dress, a shirt or any type of bra or lingerie. I was pleased with the fast shipping, product accuracy and excellent communication with Three Muses Clothing.

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Product Review Corset Story Corset Dress

Based in the United Kingdom, the Corset Story website features a large variety of corsets, steampunk clothing, burlesque costumes, rockabilly clothing, underbusts and more. I recently selected a white corset dress with black lace. Priced at 51.00 GBP (thats $87.14 in U.S. Dollars), this dress is available in a large variety of sizes. A drop down box is next to the product listing for you to select your size based on your waist measurements. This dress features steel boning. The shell is made of 100% Polyester. The lining is 100% Cotton. It is to be dry cleaned only and the lace on the back must be removed before doing so. The dress came with a tag featuring instructions on how to lace it up.



I have to admit that upon browsing the Corset Story website, I had trouble deciding what to select. They have a large inventory of stunning and high quality merchandise that can be used for everyday wear, photo shoots and even costumes. I finally decided on this particular dress because I felt it would be a stunning look for Zatanna. I added my wig, top hat, bow tie, gloves and fishnet stockings from my traditional Zatanna costume to this dress and the look was absolutely lovely. I was very pleased with how it all came together.

This is my first corset dress I have ever worn. I was very excited to try one for the first time. However as anyone accustomed to wearing corsets can tell you, it is a process getting yourself into it but the end result always makes it worth it. Corsets (and corset dresses) gives you a sleek and sexy look you cant achieve with anything else.

I was very pleased with this dress. Its an elegant and classy design. The quality and craftsmanship is first class. It photographed wonderfully and can be used for a variety of looks. To view a listing and to purchase this item, CLICK HERE.

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