Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019	Aug. 01, 2020	Aug. 03, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 8,327	$ 5,718	$ (7,210)	$ 3,313
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale debt investments	14	(8)	(171)	124
Cumulative translation adjustment	1	20	11	21
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	8,342	5,730	(7,370)	3,458
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	1,111	(136)	911	(136)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Vera Bradley, Inc.	$ 7,231	$ 5,866	$ (8,281)	$ 3,594