What do you usually do to get ready before going out for the evening?

A natural way to answer

I like to take a shower first, then I choose my clothes and do my hair. It usually takes me half an hour to get ready. Listening to music while I do it puts me in a good mood for the evening.

Key phrases to use

• get ready — to prepare yourself, especially by washing and dressing, before going somewhere“Give me ten minutes to get ready and we'll go.”
• put someone in the mood — to make someone feel like doing or enjoying something“A bit of music always puts me in the mood to dance.”