Inventory by Brand (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventories	$ 401.7	$ 365.3	$ 338.4
dressbarn
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventories	127.0	126.2	123.8
maurices
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventories	99.4	90.8	84.7
Justice
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventories	$ 175.3	$ 148.3	$ 129.9