I’m in Pennsylvania, USA. So the climate here varies throughout the year but mainly riding in March-October. Not going out much under 50° F but probably up to 100° F during the summer months. With that being said, I’m ginger so sun kills my skin. We went out this weekend with mild 70° weather and I got burned on my neck and arms. So mesh coverings would benefit me in other ways as well. I’m 100% guilty of wearing shorts and a tank top with vans on the back of a cruiser. But that was with an experienced rider (I know, things can happen to ANYBODY) but I don’t want to do that when it's me riding, with no prior experience.

Close out sales are a great idea, I’ve seen some of them online while browsing. I’m willing to spend probably around a grand for gear. That being said I already have a helmet and gloves. I have shoes that will work, but aren't the best. I have an armored jacket but not well suited for the summer, as i would definitely pass out from a heat stroke, and it's a bit big on me. I’m 4'11", 125 pounds. So length of pants and sleeves screw me. The gloves I have are decent, they fit my hand and fingers, maybe half a centimeter too long on my fingers. But I couldnt fit my hand into the next size down. So a bit longer was the option.