I went to the local Marks work wearhouse and bought non-bike specific stuff there. So far it has worked for me (and prices are good).
- nice pair of 'hi-tech' winter boots keep my feet warm
- stanley industrial polar long johns
- goretex rain pants
- sweat wicking industrial wool socks
- snow boarding jacket (ripzone) this was not cheap
- micro polar fleece base layer / stanley industrial base layer
- wallmart 100g thinsulite -30C snowmobile gloves
- fleece vest for really cold days
- micro fleece skull cap
- fleece neck warmer
now the only problem I have are my glasses, they keep fogging up.