| Cover | Sep. 20, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 20, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VERA BRADLEY, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | IN |
| Entity File Number | 001-34918 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-2935063 |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 46783 |
| City Area Code | (877) |
| Local Phone Number | 708-8372 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, without par value |
| Trading Symbol | VRA |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001495320 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
