Business growth is in the bag for West Lothian sisters-in-law

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The founders of West Lothian business Styled by Macs are gearing up for expansion and targeting customers across the UK following the success of their Linlithgow clothing boutique in its first 18 months.Sisters-in-law Hazel and Kirsty McMartin have secured a five-figure loan from DSL Business Finance – delivered as part of the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme – to help grow the business.The boutique, based on the town’s High Street, stocks a range of ladies clothing, occasion wear and accessories, catering for sizes eight to 20 and is open seven days per week.Having always had an interest in fashion, Hazel and Kirsty both decided to leave behind full-time financial services careers to focus on Styled by Macs, which began as an online offering in 2022.

The pair are passionate about providing stylish, affordable clothing for women of all sizes, helping them feel confident and comfortable in outfits for every occasion.Styled by Macs follows a family tradition of incorporating the surname into business names.

Kirsty previously owned Mrs Mac’s Bakery, while Hazel and her husband Grant ran Mac’s of Linlithgow, a beloved local ice-cream parlour which they sold last year.Following a string of recent fashion shows and pop-ups, Styled by Macs has already started attracting new customers from further afield giving Hazel and Kirsty the push to try and reach even more clients across the UK via the online store and social media.Future plans for the business include potential expansion into a larger store in Linlithgow, with the hopes of hiring new employees.

Hazel and Kirsty are also keen to diversify the business to include colour analysis services, personal shopping experiences and an underwear range to complement