Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Use of estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions include the adequacy of the allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns, recoverability of inventories, useful lives of property and equipment (including website development costs) and intangible assets, realization of deferred tax assets, and the calculations related to stock-based compensation expense. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s success is largely dependent on its ability to anticipate, identify and respond to unexpected changes in fashion trends and to provide merchandise that satisfies consumer preferences and demand. The Company’s failure to anticipate, identify or respond to unexpected changes in fashion trends and consumer preferences could adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Revenue recognition The Company recognizes revenue when the earnings process is completed, and revenue is measurable. Gross sales consist primarily of revenue from product sales and shipping and handling charges and are net of promotional discounts and sales-based taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed on sales transactions. Net sales represent gross sales, less provisions for returns and credit card chargebacks. Gross sales are recognized when all the following criteria are met (1) a customer executes an order, (2) the product price and the shipping and handling fee have been determined, (3) credit card authorization has occurred and collection is reasonably assured, and (4) the product has been shipped and received by the customer. Deferred revenue (which consists primarily of goods shipped to customers, but not yet received, and customer credits) totaled approximately $2,850,000 and $4,381,000 as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, which are presented as Current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are presented and included as part of gross sales, and freight costs incurred in connection with shipping customer orders are presented and included as part of Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Revenue Recognition, Incentives [Policy Text Block]	Sales incentives The Company frequently offers sales incentives to customers to receive a reduction in the sales price of merchandise. Sales incentives include, but are not limited to discounts, coupons, daily deal programs and e-mail promotions through online marketing programs. For sales incentives issued to customers in conjunction with the sale of merchandise, the Company recognizes the reduction in gross sales at the time of sale.
Provisions For Sales Returns And Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]	Provisions for sales returns and doubtful accounts The Company generally permits returns for up to 40 days from the date of sale. The Company performs credit card authorizations and checks the verifications of its customers prior to shipment of the merchandise. Accordingly, the Company establishes a reserve for estimated future sales returns and allowance for doubtful accounts at the time of shipment based primarily on historical data. Accounts receivable (which represents billed credit card transactions in process to be collected and a trade receivable (discussed further below) is, presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	Stock-based compensation expenses The Company’s Board of Directors has adopted three stock-based employee compensation plans, one in April 2005, one in July 2000 (which expired in December 2012) and one in May 1997 (collectively, the “Plans”). The Plans, which provide for the granting of restricted stock awards, deferred stock unit awards, stock option awards, and other equity and cash awards, were adopted for the purpose of encouraging key employees, consultants and directors who are not employees to acquire a proprietary interest in the growth and performance of the Company, and are similar in nature. Vesting terms for restricted stock generally range from three months to one year, while deferred stock unit awards vest every three months over a period of one to three years. Stock option awards are granted in terms not to exceed ten years and become exercisable as specified when the option is granted and vesting terms range from immediately to a ratable vesting period of four years. As of March 31, 2013, the Plans have an aggregate balance of 1,153,103 shares available for future issuance.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Income taxes Income taxes represent income taxes paid or payable (or received or receivable) for the current year and includes any changes in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carry forwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders Basic net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, adjusted to reflect potentially dilutive securities using the “treasury stock” method for stock option awards, warrants, restricted stock awards, deferred stock unit awards, and the “if-converted” method for the Rho Notes. Due to the Company’s net losses for the periods presented, (i) stock option awards and warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock (ii) restricted stock awards that have not yet vested and (iii) Rho Notes convertible into shares of Common Stock were not included in the computation of diluted loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders, as the effects would be anti-dilutive.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Cash and cash equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are placed and maintained with financial institutions that it believes are of high credit quality. However, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are potentially exposed to concentration of credit risk in the event of default by financial institutions to the extent that cash balances with financial institutions are in excess of insured limits. At March 31, 2013, the Company reclassed overdraft amounts of approximately $26,000 to the Revolving Credit Facility.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Restricted cash As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $4,635,000 in restricted cash, which has been funded by and deducted against the availability of the Company’s revolving Credit Facility that was held as cash collateral against the Company’s outstanding letters of credit issued, and outstanding under its previous credit facility with Wells Fargo Retail Finance, LLC (“Wells Fargo”).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Fair value of financial instruments The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate fair value due to their short maturities.
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Inventories, net Inventories, which consist of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. The Company reviews its inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving and unsellable merchandise and establishes a reserve for such merchandise. Inventory reserves are established based on historical data and management’s best estimate. Inventory may be marked down below cost if management determines that the inventory stock will not sell at or above its cost. Inventory is presented net of reserves in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Property and equipment, net Property and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization expenses. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining term of the lease. Lease amortization is included in depreciation expense. Equipment and software are depreciated on a straight-line basis over two to five years. Costs related to maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Website development costs Website development costs, which consist primarily of external direct costs, relate to the Company’s Websites. All costs incurred by the Company related to the development phase, including costs incurred for enhancements that are expected to result in additional new functionality, are capitalized. Such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over 36 months. All costs related to the planning and post-implementation phase, including training and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs related to website development are included in Property and equipment, net in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Long-lived assets The Company’s policy is to evaluate long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. This evaluation is based on a number of factors, including expectations for future operating income and undiscounted cash flows that will result from the use of such assets. The Company has not identified any such impairment of its long-lived assets at March 31, 2013 and 2012.
Deferred Rent Liability [Policy Text Block]	Deferred rent liability The Company recognizes and records rent expense related to its lease agreement, which includes scheduled rent increases, on a straight-line basis beginning on the commencement date over the life of the lease. The Company also recognizes and records rent concessions, in the form of reduced rent payments, on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease agreement. Differences between straight-line rent expense and actual rent payments are recorded as Deferred rent liability and presented as a long-term liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]	Treasury stock Treasury stock represents Common Stock withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding obligations of certain officers and employees of the Company in connection with the distribution of Common Stock in respect of deferred stock units held by such officers and employees.
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements The Company is not aware of any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements that would have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions include the adequacy of the allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns, recoverability of inventories, useful lives of property and equipment (including website development costs) and intangible assets, realization of deferred tax assets, and the calculations related to stock-based compensation expense. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s success is largely dependent on its ability to anticipate, identify and respond to unexpected changes in fashion trends and to provide merchandise that satisfies consumer preferences and demand. The Company’s failure to anticipate, identify or respond to unexpected changes in fashion trends and consumer preferences could adversely affect its financial condition and results of operations.

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when the earnings process is completed, and revenue is measurable. Gross sales consist primarily of revenue from product sales and shipping and handling charges and are net of promotional discounts and sales-based taxes assessed by governmental authorities that are imposed on sales transactions. Net sales represent gross sales, less provisions for returns and credit card chargebacks.

Gross sales are recognized when all the following criteria are met (1) a customer executes an order, (2) the product price and the shipping and handling fee have been determined, (3) credit card authorization has occurred and collection is reasonably assured, and (4) the product has been shipped and received by the customer.

Deferred revenue (which consists primarily of goods shipped to customers, but not yet received, and customer credits) totaled approximately $2,850,000 and $4,381,000 as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively, which are presented as Current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are presented and included as part of gross sales, and freight costs incurred in connection with shipping customer orders are presented and included as part of Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Revenue Recognition, Incentives [Policy Text Block]

Sales incentives

The Company frequently offers sales incentives to customers to receive a reduction in the sales price of merchandise. Sales incentives include, but are not limited to discounts, coupons, daily deal programs and e-mail promotions through online marketing programs. For sales incentives issued to customers in conjunction with the sale of merchandise, the Company recognizes the reduction in gross sales at the time of sale.

Provisions For Sales Returns And Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block]

Provisions for sales returns and doubtful accounts

The Company generally permits returns for up to 40 days from the date of sale. The Company performs credit card authorizations and checks the verifications of its customers prior to shipment of the merchandise. Accordingly, the Company establishes a reserve for estimated future sales returns and allowance for doubtful accounts at the time of shipment based primarily on historical data. Accounts receivable (which represents billed credit card transactions in process to be collected and a trade receivable (discussed further below) is, presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock-based compensation expenses

The Company’s Board of Directors has adopted three stock-based employee compensation plans, one in April 2005, one in July 2000 (which expired in December 2012) and one in May 1997 (collectively, the “Plans”). The Plans, which provide for the granting of restricted stock awards, deferred stock unit awards, stock option awards, and other equity and cash awards, were adopted for the purpose of encouraging key employees, consultants and directors who are not employees to acquire a proprietary interest in the growth and performance of the Company, and are similar in nature. Vesting terms for restricted stock generally range from three months to one year, while deferred stock unit awards vest every three months over a period of one to three years. Stock option awards are granted in terms not to exceed ten years and become exercisable as specified when the option is granted and vesting terms range from immediately to a ratable vesting period of four years. As of March 31, 2013, the Plans have an aggregate balance of 1,153,103 shares available for future issuance.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income taxes

Income taxes represent income taxes paid or payable (or received or receivable) for the current year and includes any changes in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets, including tax loss and credit carry forwards, and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred income tax expense represents the change during the period in deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are individually classified as current and non-current based on their characteristics. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basic and diluted net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders

Basic net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

Diluted net loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders is computed by dividing net loss attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, adjusted to reflect potentially dilutive securities using the “treasury stock” method for stock option awards, warrants, restricted stock awards, deferred stock unit awards, and the “if-converted” method for the Rho Notes. Due to the Company’s net losses for the periods presented, (i) stock option awards and warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock (ii) restricted stock awards that have not yet vested and (iii) Rho Notes convertible into shares of Common Stock were not included in the computation of diluted loss per common share attributable to Bluefly, Inc. stockholders, as the effects would be anti-dilutive.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are placed and maintained with financial institutions that it believes are of high credit quality. However, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are potentially exposed to concentration of credit risk in the event of default by financial institutions to the extent that cash balances with financial institutions are in excess of insured limits. At March 31, 2013, the Company reclassed overdraft amounts of approximately $26,000 to the Revolving Credit Facility.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Restricted cash

As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $4,635,000 in restricted cash, which has been funded by and deducted against the availability of the Company’s revolving Credit Facility that was held as cash collateral against the Company’s outstanding letters of credit issued, and outstanding under its previous credit facility with Wells Fargo Retail Finance, LLC (“Wells Fargo”).

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair value of financial instruments

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, other assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventories, net

Inventories, which consist of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. The Company reviews its inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving and unsellable merchandise and establishes a reserve for such merchandise. Inventory reserves are established based on historical data and management’s best estimate. Inventory may be marked down below cost if management determines that the inventory stock will not sell at or above its cost. Inventory is presented net of reserves in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization expenses. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining term of the lease. Lease amortization is included in depreciation expense. Equipment and software are depreciated on a straight-line basis over two to five years. Costs related to maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.

Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Website development costs

Website development costs, which consist primarily of external direct costs, relate to the Company’s Websites. All costs incurred by the Company related to the development phase, including costs incurred for enhancements that are expected to result in additional new functionality, are capitalized. Such costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over 36 months. All costs related to the planning and post-implementation phase, including training and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs related to website development are included in Property and equipment, net in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Long-lived assets

The Company’s policy is to evaluate long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. This evaluation is based on a number of factors, including expectations for future operating income and undiscounted cash flows that will result from the use of such assets. The Company has not identified any such impairment of its long-lived assets at March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Deferred Rent Liability [Policy Text Block]

Deferred rent liability

The Company recognizes and records rent expense related to its lease agreement, which includes scheduled rent increases, on a straight-line basis beginning on the commencement date over the life of the lease. The Company also recognizes and records rent concessions, in the form of reduced rent payments, on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease agreement. Differences between straight-line rent expense and actual rent payments are recorded as Deferred rent liability and presented as a long-term liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Treasury Stock [Policy Text Block]

Treasury stock

Treasury stock represents Common Stock withheld by the Company to satisfy income tax withholding obligations of certain officers and employees of the Company in connection with the distribution of Common Stock in respect of deferred stock units held by such officers and employees.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements

The Company is not aware of any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements that would have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.