Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Feb. 02, 2013 Property Lease Guarantee [Member]	Feb. 02, 2013 Property Lease Guarantee [Member] Express Limited Stores and New York and Company [Member]	Jan. 28, 2012 Property Lease Guarantee [Member] Express Limited Stores and New York and Company [Member]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought	9
Lease guarantees remaining after disposition of certain businesses		$ 54	$ 36	$ 49
Lease guarantees, estimated fair value			$ 2	$ 4