Raw/cured silk should last you into your 30s. Just grab a cheap Wu's and a pair of trance sticks (so you can keep your 1hb up to par, or 1 trance and use a fist to keep both up) then get a pair of 5ac/55hp rings. If you're grouping you won't really need anything else and 30-50 you'll be able to start gearing up from the dungeons you're fighting and also just getting better random loots that you can use to buy upgrades.
Don't be afraid to loot along with anyone else. The AC penalty isn't going to affect you noticably until much later.
Edit: Always carry Shurikens. You will be asked to pull. Get a reputation as a competent puller & no one will give 2craps about your gear.
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