Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2014
Nov. 02, 2013
Aug. 03, 2013
May 04, 2013
Feb. 02, 2013
Oct. 27, 2012
Jul. 28, 2012
Apr. 28, 2012
Jan. 28, 2012
Feb. 01, 2014
Feb. 02, 2013
Jan. 28, 2012
Oct. 27, 2012
LaSenza [Member]
Jul. 28, 2012
LaSenza [Member]
Feb. 02, 2013
LaSenza [Member]
Jan. 28, 2012
LaSenza [Member]
Feb. 01, 2014
Victoria's Secret Segment [Member]
Feb. 02, 2013
Victoria's Secret Segment [Member]
Jan. 28, 2012
Victoria's Secret Segment [Member]
Feb. 01, 2014
Bath & Body Works Segment [Member]
Feb. 02, 2013
Bath & Body Works Segment [Member]
Jan. 28, 2012
Bath & Body Works Segment [Member]
Feb. 01, 2014
Other Operating Segment
Feb. 02, 2013
Other Operating Segment
Jan. 28, 2012
Other Operating Segment
Oct. 31, 2011
Third Party Sourcing Business [Member]
Jan. 28, 2012
Third Party Sourcing Business [Member]
Jul. 29, 2011
Express [Member]
Net Sales $ 3,818 $ 2,171 $ 2,516 $ 2,268 $ 3,856 [1] $ 2,050 $ 2,399 $ 2,154   $ 10,773 $ 10,459 $ 10,364         $ 6,681 $ 6,574 $ 6,121 $ 2,932 $ 2,902 $ 2,674 $ 1,160 $ 983 $ 1,569      
Depreciation and Amortization                   368 354 356         168 148 142 60 53 52 140 153 162      
Operating Income (Loss) 863 211 358 311 788 [1],[2] 187 [3] 305 [4] 293   1,743 1,573 [5] 1,238 [5]         1,132 1,188 1,081 618 604 513 (7) (219) [5] (356) [5]      
Total Assets 7,198       6,019       6,108 7,198 6,019 6,108         2,681 2,428 2,346 1,297 1,286 1,273 3,220 2,305 2,489      
Capital Expenditures                   691 588 426         388 268 161 73 71 60 230 249 205      
Impairment of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets         93       (232) 0 93 232                                
Long-lived Store Asset Impairment Charges         27         0 27 0                                
Restructuring Charges                         10 4 14 24                        
Gain on Divestiture of Third-Party Apparel Sourcing Business                   0 0 111                             111  
Sale of Stock, Percentage of Ownership before Transaction                                                   51.00%    
Noncash Contribution Expense                                                       $ 163
[1] The Company utilizes the retail calendar for reporting. As such, the results for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 represent the 52-week period ended February 1, 2014 and 53-week period ended February 2, 2013, respectively. The 2013 fourth quarter consists of a thirteen week period versus a fourteen week period in 2012.
[2] Includes the effect of the following items:(i)A pre-tax charge of $93 million related to the impairment of La Senza goodwill and other intangible assets; and(ii)A pre-tax charge of $27 million related to the impairment of Henri Bendel long-lived store assets.
[3] Includes the effect of the following items:i.A pre-tax gain of $13 million related to $13 million in cash distributions from certain of our investments in Easton; andii.A pre-tax expense of $10 million associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.
[4] Includes $4 million of expense associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.
[5] Operating Loss for the Other segment includes the effect of the following items:(i)In 2012, a $93 million impairment charge related to goodwill and other intangible assets for our La Senza business; a $27 million impairment charge related to long-lived store assets for our Henri Bendel business; and $14 million of expense associated with the store closure initiative at La Senza.(ii)In 2011, a $232 million impairment charge related to goodwill and other intangible assets for our La Senza business; a $111 million gain related to the divestiture of 51% of our third-party apparel sourcing business; $163 million of expense related to the charitable contribution of our remaining shares of Express to The Limited Brands Foundation; and $24 million of restructuring expenses at La Senza.