Level 50 is kind of a mess if you are new to things. Gear that was fine at level 49 will be absolutely garbage at 50. Item level jumps from 50 to 130 in that one level. I'm pretty sure the game gives you gear that is Ilvl 90 for doing quests (I don't remember if it gives accessories, though.) but even that is paltry in comparison to the best potential gear for that level.

If you have poetics certainly try to get the Ironworks gear from Mor Dhona, it will stay relevant til about 55. Otherwise you might see if you can get the relatively easy to craft ilvl 115 gear from the Market Board.