Recommend Ski Gear please!

Don't get anything fancy your first time around. You don't even know if you'll like it enough to do it again.

The most value for money is to visit a Columbia outlet mall during the holidays. You'll get everything you need for under $150. This will include a 2 layer jacket, ski pants, socks, gloves, warm hat. Apart from this you will only need a base layer, goggles and all weather shoes if you don't have already. That is another 100-150$.

On the other hand if you start going high end - you'll be spending $250 on goggles alone. No need for that yet. See if you like it, and how much you do it. Then upgrade down the road.

Borrow clothes if you can.
If you cant, you'll need to buy a cheap ski jacket $100 and ski pants $100 off of ebay/amazon.
Wool socks are a must. Get two ~$35each.
So roughly $250 for the setup.

Things you should consider besides clothes:
A pair of all weather shoes that will help you grip on ice/snow is gonna be worth it $60-75. (as it's also warm/waterproof for winter).
Cheap goggles are $35.
All of your normal winter clothes will be fine.
Bring sunglasses for daytime when you aren't skiing with goggles.

Try to avoid cotton shirts. Underarmor sweat wicking are good base layers. You usually won't need much more than that.

Also... please take lessons. They make life easier. I promise.

Spend a small fortune on head to toe Northface gear! If you can't ski at lest look like you can LOL. Just kidding....as someone suggested Columbia has great gear at reasonable prices but if you want really budget friendly gear try a brand like Outdoor, which would probably cost around $100-$150 for everything (pants, jacket, gloves, base layer). I ordered snow boots from academy for around $20.

Agree with the idea of borrowing at least some of your gear for your first trip. Been skiing for 30+ yrs and I keep some older things just for that purpose . Don't invest more than you have to until you find out whether you like it. Expect to experience some frustration while learning. Enjoy the scenery, hit the hot tub, have fun.

they have cheap gear at Burlington coat factory, and Academy sports.

You need wool socks, and you need to get boot fitted with the sock you're gonna wear every day.

Where ya going?

Use steepandcheap and other "deal of the day" websites

A lot of places are starting to rent gear along with skis, it seems like a terrible idea but I was surprised last season when a friend who came out to ski did that and the gear was nice. He got the full setup for $50/day. Went though Mountain Threads and picked it up in Golden on the way from DIA to Breck.

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Going to Vail. Any suggestions?

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Stay on the front side.

Smartwool socks - you only need to wear 1 pair at a time

Under Armour (or similar type) leggings and long sleeve top

You can do an upper body layer over the Under Armour if it is really cold or if your jacket is thin. If you do a layer here, I'd recommend a fleece jacket.

Ski jacket and pants - you can go cheap to super expensive. If you are skiing casually at a resort, you will probably be fine with whatever, so don't overspend unless you really want to.

Helmet - you can get a decent one for under $100 with places to put earbuds. This will keep you safe and dry (you can rent a helmet if you want, but it's almost cheaper to buy)

Goggles - get some spray to help prevent fogging

Facemask - optional if it is cold. I usually pack one in my ski jacket.

Gloves or mittens - personal preference, I like mittens for extra warmth

sunscreen and chapstick

candy bars so you can skip the overpriced lunches and get extra ski time

GoPro

Excuse my ignorance, but what do hall mean resort? We have a house, that supposedly we can ski right out of. Do we have to go to a resort to ski other slopes?