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@Airhead thankyou
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Aside from buffs which are essential, it took me a long time to buy an all in one waterproof. It's the best thing to carry rather than 2 separate pieces. If you are layering for wind protection a lightweight windproof jacket can be an asset over textile but if it starts raining you may as well get into a giant neon romper suit and stay dry.
Airhead
You have to start somewhere, seems like a reasonable list. If I were starting again I'd probably get a Knox shirt, then you can put any leather or textile on top or at a push wear it on it's own.
Matching zips on trousers and jacket can be tricky. Unless I'm riding all day everyday I don't usually worry about having them connect. Like the jacket, having under armour means you can have some safety even if you wear normal jeans.
Alpinestars boots are pretty decent. Again I have a couple of pairs but my best, most long lasting, warmest, coolest, comfy boots are by Daytona. They will resole them for reasonable money and if you drag your foot a little here and there boots end up needing resoling.
Shoei are great, I have 2 but sometimes other makes suit your head shape better, so I would try Arai, Roof, Shuberth and there are some newer makes that come recommended.
Merino base layer is a good shout. Jumper for the evening.