DEI Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Feb. 03, 2018
Mar. 16, 2018
Jul. 29, 2017
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