The biggest menswear sales fall around end-of-season changeovers, mid-year stocktake, Boxing Day, and events like Black Friday, when discounts are deepest. Shopping then helps you buy quality staples for less, so sign up for alerts to catch drops early. Connor runs regular sales across suiting, casual and accessories throughout the year.

To save on menswear, buy versatile staples in the sale, focus on quality that lasts rather than fast trends, and shop end-of-season for the best discounts. Look for free shipping and easy returns to avoid extra costs. Connor offers a regular sale plus free shipping over $50 and 365-day returns.

At most retailers, sale items follow the standard returns policy unless marked final sale, so always check the terms before buying and keep tags and receipts to make returns easy. Policies vary between stores. Connor offers free returns and exchanges at any of its 190+ Australian stores within 365 days of purchase.

When buying a discounted suit, prioritise fit and fabric over the size of the markdown, and check the seams, lining and buttons for quality. Stick to versatile colours like navy or charcoal that you'll wear often, and confirm it can be tailored. Connor's sale includes quality full suits in versatile, year-round colours.

Buying staples on sale is smart when you'd wear them anyway, but chasing discounts on pieces you don't need wastes money. Prioritise versatile, well-fitting items that last, whether full price or reduced, since quality and fit matter most. Connor's sale focuses on wardrobe staples, backed by free shipping and easy returns.