Sometimes if you 'think outside the box' you can find great, and better, cycling apparel for cheap money. WAY less money than what the regular cycling apparel companies charge. There's no 'rule' that says good cycling apparel has to be designated as cycling apparel...especially when it comes to winter gear. My best ever winter riding hand gear is a pair of water and wind resistant, long cuff mittens that I paid $10 for a the local close-out job lot store. They're so much better that the Pearl iZumi 'lobster gloves' I have. The best winter riding pants I've ever had are a stretched out (now fitting my body size) old pair of my wife's flannel-lined yoga pants. From my downhill skiing days, a short waist-cut ski jacket that I just put a long-sleeve jersey over.
Dan