Document and Entity Information - shares |
6 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Aug. 03, 2019 |
Aug. 31, 2019 |
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| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | EXPRESS, INC. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001483510 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --02-01 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 03, 2019 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2019 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Entity Small Business | false | |
| Entity Shell Company | false | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Common Stock, Outstanding (in shares) | 67,267,007 |