Our 10 Favorite 'Maleficent' Cosplayers on Flickr

Maleficent's strong debut brought the Disney witch back into the limelight in a very powerful way. But in some corners, she never left: Long before Angelina Jolie came into the picture, cosplay enthusiasts were putting their own spin on Maleficent’s story, embellishing her signature robe and headpiece with feathers, stilts, chains, and the occasional goatee. Here are ten of our favorite amateur enchantresses we found on Flickr, captured at gaming, comic, and costume conventions:

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She’s not bad; she’s just costumed that way.
(Model: BelleChere; Photographer: J. Hennigan/Flickr)

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That whole “sleeping forever” thing sounds a lot less evil to new parents. (Photographer: David Ngo/Flickr)

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The higher the hair, the closer to Walt Disney. 
(Model: Kit Quinn; Photographer: Andreas Schneider/Flickr)

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A rare glimpse of Maleficent’s cameo in 50 Shades of Grey.
(Model: SinFisted; Photographer: Brett G. Hampton/Flickr)

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IT guy by day, horned enchantress by night.
(Photographer: David Ngo/Flickr)

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“Aurora, you’re wearing a cloak, and it’s Monday. You can’t sit with us. (Photographer: David Ngo/Flickr)

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With all due respect to Angelina, this woman needs her own Maleficent movie, immediately.
(Photographer: Howie Muzika/Flickr)

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“This Mardi Gras cruise is just what I needed! Remind me to tell Ursula and Cruella.” 
(Photographer: David Ngo/Flickr)

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Little known fact: it’s actually Maleficent who rescued Princess Zelda. (Photographer: David Ngo/Flickr)