Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Feb. 20, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000701985 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 20, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Bath & Body Works, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-8344 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 31-1029810 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Three Limited Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Columbus |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 43230 |
| City Area Code | (614) |
| Local Phone Number | 415-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.50 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | BBWI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |