my avatar is pretty accurate (well, maybe not in the winter); except i use full fingered gloves.
i have a pair of glasses that have clear or dark lenses, and though they are cheap (and aren't narrow enough for me wee lil head) they're better than nothing. i've learned that having glasses that don't have a frame on the underpart is much better for visibility.
any time i meet someone who is just getting into riding/communting i not only stress getting a comfortable helmet they'll wear, but glasses for day AND night for the reasons stated above, and gloves in case you do happen to bail. (oh, as well as lights and reflective stuff, of course!)
cheers