Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May 02, 2020	May 04, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (15,537)	$ (2,405)
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale debt investments	(185)	132
Cumulative translation adjustment	10	1
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	(15,712)	(2,272)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	(200)	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ (15,512)	$ (2,272)