If it's for a party or a rave: choose neon over pastel. Neon pink can glow under black light. Blush just disappears.
If you want it soft and romantic: go blush or baby pink in lace. Lace gives a pale color texture, so it looks intentional instead of plain.
If red feels like too much for Valentine's Day: pink is the easy swap. It says the same thing, just more playfully.
If you want it to photograph true: choose a lined or opaque piece. Sheer pale pink can wash out to skin tone on camera.
Wash hot pink and neon on their own at first. Bright dyes can bleed onto lighter pieces.