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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2017
Jan. 31, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name bebe stores, inc.  
Trading Symbol BEBE  
Entity Central Index Key 0001059272  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-30  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Dec. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   11,270,293