DEI Information Document
9 Months Ended
Nov. 02, 2013
Nov. 30, 2013
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name EXPRESS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001483510  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-01  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Nov. 02, 2013  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   83,948,853