DEI Information - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Feb. 03, 2018 |
Mar. 16, 2018 |
Jul. 29, 2017 |
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| Document Information [Abstract] | |||
| Entity Registrant Name | EXPRESS, INC. | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001483510 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --02-03 | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | ||
| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 03, 2018 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 75,596,549 | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 472,627,020 |