When you first get started, you might not want to spend too much money until you are sure you enjoy dirt bike riding. The first thing I'd suggest is buying a used bike. I've seen a lot of ads for dirt bikes along the lines of "only ridden once by my wife". A new bike drops in value at least a few hundred dollars (if not 1k or mroe on a more expensive bike) as soon as it is purchased. Even if you can get someone to pay full price for it, you'll never get tax and any dealer fees back. With a used bike, if you sell it relatively soon after buying it, and you didn't damage it while riding it, you should be able to sell it for what you payed for it, or pretty darn close to it.
If you are inclined to buy riding gear, I'd suggest holding off, other than a helmet, until you are sure you are going to stick with it. (A good helmet is an absolute must.) I know several people who have been riding for years, and still ride in what I'd suggest for your intial outing - long sleeve shirt, long pants, sturdy shoes (hiking boots, work boots or Dr. Martins are some good options), gloves, and the afore-mentioned helmet. Again, you don't want to spend a lot of money on gear and then decide that you just don't like riding.
When you head out for your first rides, you'll be more likely to enjoy it if you can ride at your own pace. Basically, you don't want your first ride(s) to be with a whole group of fast riders. If you're anything like me, you'll either spend your time worried or embarassed about slowing down the group, or you'll end up going too fast for your skill level. Try to go out in a small group, preferably just you and the person teaching you to ride. If you do end up with a group, you might suggest that the others go do their own thing while your spouse, significant other, or friend rides with you at your pace.
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