The most hilarious thing in this thread is the push pull between some who seriously discuss and others taking humorous tone. I Enjoyed you all. :argue:
"Hot" implies allure or sex-appeal. It is about someone who intrigues us sexually . Why else use the word, though as an elder I am probably ignorant of common usage. So as some have said, it is not about clothing. Hot clothing works for those who are totally visually oriented, but so many people look deeper.
I am GG. I occasionally meet someone who finds my enthusiastic smile alluring, but as a elder who does not bother with makeup and who is in a wheelchair, most people do not even see me. I am more male gender identified, the type of woman who always wore jeans and T-shirts, never ever wore make-up. My guy found me hot because I was in love with him. People look gorgeous when they are in love. He still sees something inside that turns him on and kisses me with gusto every morning. I treasure that. So to him I'm hot, but to almost no one else.
My guy is also older, so will not attract the Miley Cyrus fans. When dressed he has a great ass, an incongruous beer belly, and good taste in clothing. Sometimes he dresses like The Church Lady and he makes a very alluring Church Lady.Sometimes he goes for miniskirts and I love to run my hands up those stockinged legs under his short skirt.
Yes, to me he is often hot, and he has gotten the occasional proposition when out. I am too serious today...