Sarah Connor's an interesting case in both cinema and TV versions because while there's undoubtedly an aesthetic appeal to her she's depicted as sexy in a way more associated with male action stars for a female audience than vice-versa. The strength and competence is assumed to be part of the hotness and the clothing is practical and "coincidentally" sexy (tight jeans, sleeveless vest to show off muscly arms) rather than near-lingerie or fetishwear.