SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset impairment charges	$ 482	$ 2,042	$ 5,854
Maximum
Asset Impairment Charges
Earning Multiples	8.5
Minimum
Asset Impairment Charges
Earning Multiples	4.5
Men's Wearhouse and Tux stores
Asset Impairment Charges
Number of stores impaired	5	26	49
Asset impairment charges	300	1,400	3,600
K&G stores
Asset Impairment Charges
Number of stores impaired	2	2	4
Asset impairment charges	200	600	1,900
Men's Wearhouse stores
Asset Impairment Charges
Number of stores impaired	1		3
Asset impairment charges	$ 15		$ 400
Twin Hill
Asset Impairment Charges
Revenue Multiple	1