Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2020	Jan. 30, 2021
Leases [Line Items]
Charges not included in rent expense	$ 138
Nordstrom [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Lease terms		15 years
Nordstrom [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Lease terms		30 years
Nordstrom Rack [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Lease terms		10 years
Other facilities [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Lease terms		5 years
Other facilities [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Leases [Line Items]
Lease terms		20 years