Document and Entity Information
Aug. 30, 2023
Cover [Abstract]  
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0001483510
Current Fiscal Year End Date --02-03
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Aug. 30, 2023
Entity Registrant Name EXPRESS, INC.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-34742
Entity Tax Identification Number 26-2828128
Entity Address, Address Line One 1 Express Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Columbus
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 43230
City Area Code (614)
Local Phone Number 474-4001
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol EXPR
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false