DEI Information Document - USD ($)
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 30, 2016
Mar. 18, 2016
Aug. 01, 2015
Document Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name EXPRESS, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001483510    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-30    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jan. 30, 2016    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   78,506,086  
Entity Public Float     $ 1,559,186,628