Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Net Sales By Category) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2013	Oct. 27, 2012	Jul. 28, 2012	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011	Jul. 30, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012	Jan. 29, 2011
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 976,610	$ 713,222	$ 704,115	$ 753,607	$ 925,104	$ 692,311	$ 670,180	$ 725,998	$ 3,147,554	$ 3,013,593	$ 2,785,745
Percentage of net sales	100.00%				100.00%				100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Women's Apparel [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									1,095,222	1,049,760	1,001,783
Percentage of net sales	34.80%				34.80%				34.80%	34.80%	36.00%
Women's Accessories [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									606,054	580,568	537,301
Percentage of net sales	19.30%				19.30%				19.30%	19.30%	19.30%
Cosmetics and Fragrances [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									379,975	368,867	357,023
Percentage of net sales	12.10%				12.20%				12.10%	12.20%	12.80%
Men's Apparel, Shoes, and Accessories [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									516,773	487,352	449,957
Percentage of net sales	16.40%				16.20%				16.40%	16.20%	16.20%
Women's Shoes [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									403,628	368,137	315,725
Percentage of net sales	12.80%				12.20%				12.80%	12.20%	11.30%
Other [Member]
Product Information [Line Items]
Net sales									$ 145,902	$ 158,909	$ 123,956
Percentage of net sales	4.60%				5.30%				4.60%	5.30%	4.40%