Why did Johnny Cash Wear Black? In his own words, from the song Man in Black: "I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down, livin' in the hopeless, hungry ba&sh Ola Dress in Noir REVOLVE ba&sh Dresses Bash Black And White Mini Dress Small Poshmark Black will always say what needs to be said effortlessly. Dress: @officeandcobysa Hair : @oh_my_hairr why i only wear black I've always loved the black gown that actress Eva Green wore in "Casino Royale" for her portrayal of the character Vesper Lynd, so this was my attempt to recreate the look. :