About Us

Elegant Evenings, a Laurel, Mississippi-based formal dress boutique is the source for prom, pageant and special event dresses from designers like Sherri Hill, Mac Duggal, Alyce Paris, Jovani and more.

At Elegant Evenings, our customers get an experience like no other with additional services and expertise. From modeling lessons, makeup, airbrush tanning services, tuxedos and more, Elegant Evenings is truly a full-service formal wear boutique, guaranteeing you the best experience in the Southeast.

Elegant Evenings isn’t just another dress shop. We are committed to keeping one of the largest inventory of high-quality dresses and the most popular brands in the industry. All of our gowns are hand-picked by pageant expert and store owner, Jalin Wood McNeil, Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2001, Miss Mississippi 2004 and Miss Mississippi USA 2007.

After years in the pageant industry, Jalin has proven her skills and expertise as a dedicated business woman and well-respected professional. She offers a unique experience for guests of Elegant Evenings, fully catering to their formalwear needs, while offering other services and personal insight that no one else can.

Elegant Evenings is centrally located in downtown Laurel. Let Jalin and the Elegant Evenings team provide you with a shopping experience you can’t find anywhere else.