On West Laurel in Eunice, one storefront handles both halves of a prom couple. Deshotel's, long listed as Deshotel's Jr Missy Shop and now branded Deshotel's Dress Shop, has been fitting the town since 1980. Its about page names prom and homecoming among its specialties alongside everyday fashion, and the tuxedo side of the shop is spelled out on a page of its own.
Looking sharp has never been easier! We offer tuxedo and suit rentals for any occasion. From weddings and proms to special events, we’ll have you looking your best.
That tuxedo page lists Squires and Jim's, each in both tuxedo and suit styles, and the store's appointment page adds that a tux visit covers style selection, color coordination and professional measurements, with rental and purchase both on the table. For a prom date who has never worn a tux, that measuring session takes most of the guesswork out of it.
How prom shopping works on West Laurel
The store keeps its rules simple and posts them where shoppers will see them. These are the ones that shape a prom visit:
- Formal shoppers coming on a Saturday are encouraged to make an appointment so the staff can give them full attention.
- Tux appointments run about 30 to 45 minutes, and the shop fits individuals as well as full wedding parties, so a single prom date is no trouble.
- New arrivals go up first on the shop's Facebook, Instagram and TikTok pages, so a quick scroll before the trip shows what just came in.
- The homepage asks that children stay with a supervising adult and that outside food and drinks stay out of the store, a sensible rule in a room full of delicate gowns.
- The posted refund policy gives unused, regular-priced items a 10-day return window with a receipt, and sale items are final.
Bridal takes up a good share of the building too, with more than 600 wedding gowns in store and a private bridal suite, but prom and homecoming sit right in the store's own list of specialties.
The towns that shop in Eunice
Eunice sits on the line between St. Landry and Acadia parishes, out on Louisiana's Cajun prairie, and it is home to LSU Eunice. That location makes the shop a natural stop for families from several small school districts at once. Eunice High and St. Edmund, the town's Catholic school, are right in town. Mamou High, Basile High and Ville Platte High students come in from Evangeline Parish, and Church Point High and Iota High families from the Acadia side. For many of those families, a gown and a tux from the same counter saves a long round trip to a bigger city.
With so many small proms on the calendar each spring, a family that starts early has the best pick of colors and sizes.
Deshotel's questions from prairie families
Is Deshotel's Jr Missy Shop the same as Deshotel's Dress Shop?
Yes. It is the same Eunice store on West Laurel, now using the Deshotel's Dress Shop name on its website.
Which tuxedo brands can a prom date rent at Deshotel's?
The tuxedo page lists Squires and Jim's, with tuxedos and suits from each, for rental or purchase.
Can a homecoming date get a suit here too?
Yes. The about page lists homecoming suits and dresses among the shop's specialties, and the tuxedo page covers suits from Squires and Jim's as well as tuxedos, so a fall dance works the same way as a spring prom.