Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 28, 2012	Feb. 01, 2014 Property Lease Guarantee [Member]	Feb. 01, 2014 Property Lease Guarantee [Member] Express Limited Stores and New York and Company [Member]	Feb. 02, 2013 Property Lease Guarantee [Member] Express Limited Stores and New York and Company [Member]
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Value	$ 9
Lease guarantees remaining after disposition of certain businesses		43	22	36
Lease guarantees, estimated fair value			$ 1	$ 2