Vera Bradley (VRA) 8-K Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant

Exhibit 16.1

January 31, 2013

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Vera Bradley, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form 8-K of Vera Bradley, Inc.dated January 29, 2013. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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