- Sku: 9514941_21593
- Vendor: MindPop Threads
Latchkey Kid Shirt – Gen X Nostalgia Tee
ECO- FRENDLY CLOTHING
100% cotton.
WATER BASED INKS
A nostalgic Gen X shirt celebrating latchkey kid independence. Retro, relatable, and generationally iconic.
Latchkey kid.
Door unlocked.
Parents late.
This Gen X nostalgia shirt honors the independent childhood era of empty houses, after-school TV, and self-managed afternoons. The phrase lands instantly for those raised between responsibility and freedom.
It reads identity-driven rather than sentimental, celebrating the resilience and autonomy that defined a generation. The tone feels knowing, dry, and culturally specific.
Key turned.
Snack found.
Survived fine.
Why You’ll Love It
Gen X childhood nostalgia
latchkey culture reference
independent kid era
retro generational identity
Where To Wear
casual days
retro events
Gen X gatherings
social outings
everyday wear
Who It’s For
Gen Xers
80s kids
nostalgia lovers
retro culture fans
throwback wearers
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US•
see size chart
Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | CHEST (inches) | |
| XS | 27 | 16 ½ | 31-34 |
| S | 28 | 18 | 34-37 |
| M | 29 | 20 | 38-41 |
| L | 30 | 22 | 42-45 |
| XL | 31 | 24 | 46-49 |
| 2XL | 32 | 26 | 50-53 |
| 3XL | 33 | 28 | 54-57 |
| 4XL | 34 | 30 | 58-61 |
| 5XL | 35 | 31 | 62-65 |
Caring for your clothes is caring for the environment.
• Do not use bleach / whitener
• Do not dry clean
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For any product safety-related inquiries or concerns, please contact our EU representative at gpsr@sindenventures.com
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Latchkey Kid Shirt – Gen X Nostalgia Tee