Net Sales, Operating Income, Depreciation and Amortization Expense for each Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 29, 2011	Oct. 30, 2010
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 768.3	$ 713.3
Operating income	76.5	77.7
Depreciation and amortization expense	24.1	23.0
dressbarn
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	245.4	240.2
Operating income	5.0	7.2
Depreciation and amortization expense	7.7	7.4
maurices
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	202.9	182.5
Operating income	23.7	25.3
Depreciation and amortization expense	6.5	5.6
Justice
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	320.0	290.6
Operating income	47.8	45.2
Depreciation and amortization expense	$ 9.9	$ 10.0