United States securities and exchange commission logo February 5, 2024 Michael Schwindle Chief Financial Officer Vera Bradley, Inc. 12420 Stonebridge Road Roanoke, Indiana 46783 Re: Vera Bradley, Inc. Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2023 File No. 001-34918 Dear Michael Schwindle: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Manufacturing