Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	May 03, 2014	Feb. 01, 2014	May 04, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowances on accounts receivable	$ 4,276	$ 4,420	$ 6,022
Accumulated amortization on trademarks	4,485	4,312	3,620
Accumulated amortization on other intangibles	$ 21,436	$ 20,645	$ 18,024
Common stock, par value	$ 1	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	24,472,182	24,407,724	24,333,999
Common stock, shares outstanding	23,983,718	23,919,260	23,845,535
Shares held in treasury	488,464	488,464	488,464